Revelations About Sweden Democrats' Ties to Criminal Motorcycle Gangs
Investigations reveal concerning ties between Sweden Democrats and criminal motorcycle gangs.
Key Points
- • Sweden Democrats have numerous politicians linked to criminal motorcycle gangs.
- • Erik Vessby hired Hells Angels; Dan Björk attended a Bandidos party.
- • Some SD politicians doubt police assessments of motorcycle gangs.
- • Jimmie Åkesson has not publicly commented on these connections.
Investigations by Expressen have uncovered alarming connections between several politicians from the Sweden Democrats (SD) political party and known criminal motorcycle gangs, highlighting serious issues regarding political integrity and public safety. As of June 11, 2025, these findings indicate that SD had the highest number of politicians linked to such gangs prior to the 2022 election.
Among the notable individuals involved is Erik Vessby, a former municipal politician in Vänersborg, who controversially hired the Hells Angels in a private debt conflict related to a notorious gang murder. Furthermore, Dan Björk, who serves as vice chairman of a municipal company in Kristianstad, reportedly attended a party organized by members of the Bandidos-affiliated Cobra MC in 2016. These incidents raise significant concerns regarding the judgment and affiliations of SD politicians, particularly in light of the party's public stance against gang violence.
Despite the troubling nature of these affiliations, some SD politicians have publicly questioned the police's classifications of motorcycle gangs as criminal entities, reflecting a dangerous naivety within the party's ranks. Notably, Jimmie Åkesson, the party leader, has not issued any comments regarding these revelations, stirring concerns over how the party intends to handle this sensitive topic.
The continuing association of certain implicated SD politicians with their party roles, despite these affiliations, suggests a potential double standard within SD—aiming for a tough public image against gangs while allowing members with dubious connections to retain power.
As the investigation unfolds, questions arise about the party's commitment to addressing these associations and what this might mean for political accountability moving forward. With internal silence on important issues of gang relations, the implications for public safety and the credibility of the Sweden Democrats become increasingly pronounced.