Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg Reported to Swedish Police Over Fraudulent Ads

November 28, 2025 8:49am

Mark Zuckerberg has been reported to Swedish police for fraudulent ads on Meta's platforms that harm media and individuals, prompting criticism and Meta's response.

Key details

• Mark Zuckerberg reported to Swedish police by Utgivarna over fraudulent ads.
• The ads exploit media houses and journalists causing financial and psychological harm.
• Utgivarna's Vice President Thomas Mattsson criticizes Meta for profiting from these scams.
• Meta claims to have increased efforts to remove fraudulent advertisements.

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has been formally reported to the Swedish police by the publishing organization Utgivarna for fraudulent advertisements circulating on Meta's platforms Facebook and Instagram. These ads, according to Utgivarna, exploit media houses and journalists, inflicting both financial losses and psychological distress on innocent individuals. Thomas Mattsson, Vice President of Utgivarna, criticized Meta for continuing to profit from these scam ads despite their impact on affected parties. In response, Meta has stated that it has intensified efforts to combat fraudulent advertising on its platforms. This legal action underlines the increasing scrutiny Meta faces regarding the responsibility of its platforms in preventing and managing deceptive content that harms users and stakeholders in Sweden.

This article was translated and synthesized from Swedish sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.