Over 300 criminal network members hold political posts in Sweden

Key Points

Over 300 people in criminal networks have or have had political positions of trust.
About 70 are still holding elected office.
Findings based on police intelligence and SCB data.

The report, covered by major media outlets, found 313 elected officials by comparing police intelligence material with databases from Statistics Sweden (SCB). The positions are at the municipal or regional level, including municipal auditors. According to Östgöta Correspondenten, Fredrik Rosengren, Director General of the National Debt Office, described the number as surprising.

The report does not specify which criminal networks or political parties are involved, nor how long the individuals have held their positions.

That the number was so large is surprising.
Fredrik Rosengren, National Debt Office Director General
Commenting on the number of criminal network members in political positions.Translated