The Swedish appellate court upheld long prison sentences for leaders of a massive fraud scheme that targeted elderly individuals, confirming the organized and brutal nature of their crimes.
Niklas Wikström and party members in Karlstad have been targeted by sophisticated email scams impersonating him, urging fraudulent purchases, prompting warnings and increased alerts among local politicians.
Mark Zuckerberg has been reported to Swedish police for fraudulent ads on Meta's platforms that harm media and individuals, prompting criticism and Meta's response.
Sweden's government is introducing new telecom regulations and legal actions to combat telephone fraud and deceptive ads targeting citizens, especially the elderly.
Intellego CEO Claes Lindahl resigns following arrest on fraud charges, with board member Jacob Laurin appointed interim CEO as investigation proceeds.
Intellego CEO Claes Lindahl was arrested for serious fraud related to misleading information, triggering a likely prolonged trading halt and shaking investor confidence.
Swedish authorities warn of increased darknet sales of credit card data amid anticipated fraud rise during Black Friday shopping.
Nearly half of Swedes have faced digital fraud attempts, prompting warnings and advice from PostNord before the busy holiday shopping period.
A couple in Skåne was sentenced to prison for defrauding victims out of nearly 3.5 million kronor by impersonating Swedish celebrities on social media.
Julia Simon was sentenced to a suspended prison term and fined after admitting to theft and fraud involving her teammate's credit card, impacting her biathlon career.
Two Swedish regional politicians from the Sweden Democrats and Left Party were convicted of financial fraud, raising questions about political integrity and party accountability.
Jonathan Ravelin was wrongfully declared dead by the Swedish Tax Agency in 2023. Despite his ensuing lawsuit for damages, the court ruled in favor of the state, denying compensation, prompting Ravelin to appeal and push for systemic changes.
The Swedish government has commissioned an investigation to propose stronger oversight and penalties against fraudulent operators in care services, aiming to enhance regulatory measures and protect vulnerable care recipients.
Vanja Wikström's NFT project 'World of Alidia' initially sparked follower enthusiasm but now faces backlash amid financial losses and community disappointment.
Sweden grapples with significant financial fraud cases involving a cryptocurrency scandal and widespread online scams.
Biathlete Julia Simon is facing trial for credit card fraud amid claims of identity theft.
Jonathan Ravelin's case highlights the dire consequences of administrative failures in Sweden's public records.
Three Swedes arrested in Portugal for orchestrating fraud against the elderly, with millions lost.
A rise in investment fraud cases in Sweden is fueled by scammers utilizing advanced technology.
Malmö personal assistants face police action after fraudulent claims for services not rendered.
Three Malmö municipality employees have been fired for claiming to assist a disabled person in Ghana without actually traveling.
Swedish police have initiated a nationwide operation against vishing fraud, targeting networks behind the scams.
Political corruption scandals in Sweden reveal serious financial misconduct among politicians.
A former Sweden Democrats politician is charged with fraud over multiple false compensation claims.
A former politician in Västerås is indicted for serious fraud affecting local government finances.
AI technology is now used to create fraudulent voice messages, leading to security challenges in Nordic countries.
Investors in Sweden are being misled by social media scams promising quick profits in obscure stocks.
A man is suspected of stealing electricity for over 30 years in Lindesbergs.
A man faces charges for defrauding Stockholm restaurants with fake payment confirmations.