Ronneby Politicians Ordered to Repay Over SEK 2.3 Million in Incorrect Fees

Approximately 50 politicians in the Ronneby municipality have been found to have received incorrect and excessive payments totaling around 2.3 million kronor. One of the most notable cases involves Åsa Evaldsson of the Moderate Party, who has been specifically ordered by the Blekinge district court to repay over 1.1 million kronor. This discovery came from a municipal investigation which highlighted serious financial discrepancies in allowances paid to elected officials.

The Ronneby municipality has mandated that all implicated politicians must repay the overpaid amounts within a five-year timeframe. This repayment demand underscores the municipality's commitment to addressing financial mismanagement and ensuring accountability.

In response to these findings, the municipality is also working on clarifying its regulations regarding the payment of fees to politicians, aiming to prevent similar errors in the future. These regulatory clarifications seek to enhance oversight and maintain proper financial governance within local political bodies.

The case has drawn attention due to the scale of the repayment sums and the number of politicians involved, highlighting the importance of stringent checks in municipal financial procedures. Ronneby’s approach, including the court’s ruling and the structured repayment plan, reflects proactive steps taken to rectify the misuse of public funds and restore trust in political administration.

This investigation and repayment order make clear the local government’s stance against financial irregularities and emphasize the need for transparent and accurate disbursement of public resources.