Money Laundering: Internationally Wanted Swede Caught in Vienna

On Wednesday, local target investigators took action, the Federal Criminal Office announced on Friday. In Sweden, the accused is somewhat known due to his former career as a football player agent, but hardly beyond that.

Arrest took place in a hotel in Vienna-Penzing

It is said to involve money laundering amounting to 42 million Swedish kronor (3.85 million euros). Additionally, the man is suspected of being a member of a criminal organization. The responsible Swedish prosecutor confirmed to Swedish media that they are seeking extradition. According to local authorities, extradition detention has already been imposed on the suspect, who was delivered to the Josefstadt prison.

The arrest took place in a hotel in the Penzing district after the target investigators "located the Swede following intensive investigation and search measures." "The accused was surprised at the arrest and offered no resistance," said a spokeswoman for the Federal Criminal Office. "He is known in Sweden, particularly through his former activity as a football manager."

(APA/Red)

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