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Suspect Admits Guilt in Bergen Murder Case After Previously Denying

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  • A suspect admitted guilt for the murder of Mohammad Tariq Wasiri in Bergen after previously denying involvement.
  • The suspect and victim came from Afghanistan together in 2021 and were part of the same social circle.
  • Police have identified a possible motive but have not released details as the investigation continues.

The deceased man in his 20s suffered fatal injuries outside his home on February 8. According to the police, the suspect and the deceased were from the same social circle and came to Norway from Afghanistan at the same time in 2021. The man was previously summoned as a witness in the case, before he was arrested three days after the murder.

The suspect has been in pre-trial detention for four weeks. During the custody hearing today, there was a new development in the case, according to police prosecutor Inger-Lise Høyland. In court, the man admitted criminal guilt for the murder.

In court, the man admitted criminal guilt for the murder. He gave a short explanation that we will now follow up on.

Inger-Lise Høyland, Police prosecutor

Høyland stated, "In court, the man admitted criminal guilt for the murder. " On Wednesday, the police reported that they believe they have found a possible motive. The specific motive for the murder has not been disclosed.

The exact circumstances of the fatal injuries outside the home remain unclear. The suspect's admission marks a significant turn in the investigation.

This is one of the things we must ask him about in the interrogation now.

Inger-Lise Høyland, Police prosecutor
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