Verdict Imminent in Sundsvall Lay Judge's Drug Case
A verdict is expected today in the Sundsvall drug case involving a former lay judge charged with narcotics sales.
Key Points
- • Former lay judge charged with selling narcotics in Sundsvall.
- • Allegations involve over 400,000 kronor received via Swish from suspected buyers.
- • Prosecution claims coded language used in transactions.
- • Defense argues evidence lacks direct links to narcotics.
A former lay judge in Sundsvall is facing a court verdict today on charges of narcotics sales, in a case that has captured public attention due to her judicial role in related criminal cases. According to the prosecutor, between January 2024 and April 2025, she allegedly received over 400,000 kronor via the mobile payment system Swish from numerous individuals, which is central to the allegations against her.
Investigations have revealed a new list of suspected buyers that links back to her, with the police suggesting coded language was used in the messages accompanying these transactions. For instance, phrases like 'hylla' (to celebrate) and 'tack för lånet' (thanks for the loan) were identified, pointing to an attempt to camouflage the true nature of the payments. Additionally, she reportedly accepted funds through the digital platform Revolut.
The prosecutor's office presented evidence that several individuals who sent her larger sums also have histories of drug offenses, bolstering their case against her. However, the defense attorney, Sasha Matić, contends that there are significant ambiguities within the evidence, notably the lack of narcotics found that can directly connect to her alleged activities. The former lay judge maintains her innocence, and the court trial earlier this month has intensified scrutiny on her actions, especially given her previous role in adjudicating drug-related and gang crime cases. As the verdict is anticipated, public interest remains high, highlighting the integrity of the judicial system.