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New arrests push number of Swedish criminals detained abroad toward 200

From Svenska Dagbladet · () Swedish

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  • Swedish police have intensified efforts to arrest suspected Swedish criminals abroad.
  • Suspects were detained in Cyprus, Romania and Morocco over several days, bringing the number of arrests in 2026 close to 200.
  • A Romanian police raid video showed officers searching for a wanted Swede, while a rapper in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of aiding attempted murder and aggravated extortion.

Swedish police have intensified their pursuit of suspected criminals abroad, with new arrests in Cyprus, Romania and Morocco over just a few days. The total number of arrests made abroad in 2026 is now approaching 200.

A video released during the week showed Romanian police carrying out a dawn raid. Officers climbed a ladder into an apartment and broke into hotel rooms while searching for a wanted Swedish man.

Another report concerned a man in his 30s, described as a well-known rapper. He was arrested on suspicion of aiding attempted murder and aggravated extortion. A television channel's video showed him being taken away in handcuffs with one finger raised.

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Originally published by Svenska Dagbladet in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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