Mikael 'Greken' Tenezos Faces Multiple Charges After Extradition to Sweden

Mikael 'Greken' Tenezos, once a promising hockey player and alleged leader of the Dalennätverket criminal gang, has been extradited to Sweden after hiding in Mexico for three years. Upon his arrival, he is confronting charges including gross drug smuggling, money laundering, and orchestrating violent crimes. Among the accusations are attempts to smuggle five kilograms of cannabis from Barcelona to Sweden in 2020, as well as involvement in violent incidents such as the shooting of a 16-year-old in Hovsjö and a hand grenade attack on a grocery store in Södertälje that severely injured a woman. Tenezos is also suspected of recruiting youths to carry out these activities.

He has been linked to nearly 30 offenses, many occurring during 2024, and has been tried in absentia in multiple courts including Sundsvall and Stockholm. Despite the severity of the charges, Tenezos denies all accusations through his lawyer Joel Apitzsch, who disputes the portrayal of his client as a gang leader. The Dalennätverket is regarded as one of Sweden's largest criminal networks, expanding its influence over the northern drug market. The latest court proceedings include a hearing at Sundsvalls tingsrätt focusing on drug trafficking and money laundering allegations. Tenezos had previously evaded justice by remaining in Mexico but now faces legal scrutiny in Sweden.