Suspect in 2020 Gothenburg Murder Arrested in Cape Verde Amid Drug Charges

A man in his 40s suspected of involvement in a high-profile murder from May 2020 in Gothenburg's Gamlestaden area has been arrested in Cape Verde following years on the run. The victim, a man in his 30s, was fatally shot in what has been described by the courts as a planned execution. Thirteen others had previously been convicted for their roles in the murder, which also involved plans to kill three relatives of the victim.

The arrested man is accused of aiding in the murder. Additionally, he faces serious drug charges related to a seizure of 240 kilograms of amphetamines. Due to his dual citizenship, he will not be extradited to Sweden but is expected to face charges locally in Cape Verde. Gunilla Lindqvist, acting head of the investigation unit at police region Väst, confirmed the arrest and highlighted the effective cooperation between Swedish and Cape Verdean authorities. She stated that investigation materials will be transferred for further handling and prosecution.

Lindqvist emphasized the persistent and complex nature of investigations involving serious crimes within networked environments. This arrest underscores an ongoing trend of Swedish suspects being apprehended abroad through international law enforcement collaboration. The case reflects the increasing global reach of police efforts to track down individuals wanted for serious crimes, even several years after the offense.