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Trial for BDX money laundering scandal set for October 2026 in Luleå

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Trial for BDX money laundering scandal set for October 2026 in Luleå
Key Points
  • Trial starts October 20, 2026 at Luleå District Court
  • Involves 89 million kronor fraud against BDX
  • Former CEO suspected as main perpetrator

The trial is scheduled for 21 days at seven different times, involving a large and complicated case. The former BDX CEO is suspected to be one of the main perpetrators in the indictment. The case centers on a money laundering scandal linked to BDX, with a preparatory hearing held on Tuesday at the Luleå District Court.

According to Piteå-Tidningen, Anna Melander described it as the largest case she has been involved in terms of amount. The specific charges against the five accused, including who the other four are besides the former CEO, have not been disclosed, and the exact nature of the fraud scheme remains unclear. Evidence held by the Economic Crime Authority and potential penalties if convicted are also unknown.

In terms of amount, this is the largest case I have been involved in.

Anna Melander, Lawyer
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Piteå-TidningenNorrländska Socialdemokraten
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