The chief of Gothenburg's prison, which is reportedly the largest security prison in the Nordic region, has been removed from duty and is under internal investigation by the Swedish Prison and Probation Service (Kriminalvården). According to reports from Dagens Nyheter, the removal took effect last Thursday at the end of the previous week. The prison chief had assumed the position approximately one year ago before being removed from duty for reasons that authorities have not disclosed.
Kriminalvården has confirmed that an internal investigation is underway but has declined to comment on the specific reasons for the chief's removal. Press secretary Ulf Mossberg stated, 'It's true. At the end of last week, the person was removed from duty.
It's true. At the end of last week, the person was removed from duty. Now an internal investigation is underway with us.
' He added that no police report has been filed in connection with the matter. Other managers have reportedly taken over the chief's responsibilities with immediate effect. The investigation is being conducted internally within Kriminalvården, and authorities have stated they will not comment further on individual personnel matters at this time.
He added that no police report has been filed in connection with the matter.