Two Social Democratic Politicians in Sundsvall Suspected of Economic Crimes Following Police Raid

Two Social Democratic politicians, Petter Stenberg and Anita Bdioui, are under suspicion for economic crimes following a raid by the Swedish Economic Crime Authority (Ekobrottsmyndigheten) at the Sundsvall municipal offices. Stenberg, chairman of the municipal company Stadsbacken, and Bdioui, chairman of Sundsvall Logistikpark, face allegations connected to the 2024 annual reports of the companies, particularly involving the valuation of Sundsvall Logistikpark.

During the raid, six individuals were arrested early in the morning, but all have since been released after police concluded there was no risk of evidence tampering. However, five employees remain suspects, facing charges related to serious fraud and serious accounting offenses. A sixth person was detained in Stockholm for questioning but is not considered a suspect.

Both Stenberg and Bdioui deny any wrongdoing and have suspended their political duties pending the investigation. The municipality has expressed support for the affected employees while allowing the investigation to proceed without interference. Lisa Tynnemark, vice chair of the municipal council, highlighted the gravity of the allegations and stressed the importance of receiving more information before determining any further actions.

Angelica Vallgren from Ekobrottsmyndigheten confirmed that interrogations and seizures of IT equipment have been conducted and authorities believe the suspects cannot influence the ongoing investigation. The case remains active, focusing on serious accounting fraud and swindling allegations tied to these municipal companies in Sundsvall.