A popular Swedish sports figure is reportedly under police investigation for multiple criminal offenses, including unlawful coercion, assault, and minor drug offenses. According to reports from Sportbladet and Expressen Sport, the investigation is being conducted by the police department for crimes in close relationships.
The sports figure, who has had a long and successful elite career and has appeared frequently on television since retirement, is suspected of unlawful coercion, which according to Swedish law can result in up to two years in prison. The crime is defined as using violence or threats to force someone to act, tolerate, or refrain from acting in a certain way.
Expressen Sport reports that the man was arrested in early March and is also suspected of assault and minor drug offenses. Police reportedly suspect the man of assault and unlawful coercion against a close relative, with additional suspicions of violating a restraining order.
Neither the investigation leader nor the parties' legal representatives have commented on the ongoing investigation, citing confidentiality. The man has not been detained, but the preliminary investigation continues against him.