UAE and Sweden arrest suspected leader of international money laundering gang in joint operation
The UAE has arrested a Swedish fugitive wanted by Interpol on suspicion of leading an international money laundering network, in a joint operation with Swedish authorities. The suspect, a Swedish national, had fled Sweden and was subject to a Red Notice issued by Interpol when UAE security forces tracked him down and detained him, state news agency Wam reported. The arrest was carried out…
The United Arab Emirates has arrested a Swedish fugitive suspected of leading an international money laundering network, alongside Swedish authorities in a joint operation, according to a report from the UAE's state news agency Wam. The suspect, a Swedish citizen, had evaded capture in Sweden and was subject to an Interpol Red Notice when UAE security forces apprehended him.
Simultaneously, six other gang members were detained in Sweden, and legal proceedings were initiated against all involved. Investigations revealed the gang had processed around SEK70 million (Dh26.5 million) over a ten-month period, funneling cash from criminal activities and concealing it through cryptocurrency transactions. The operation traced cryptocurrency transactions and analyzed digital evidence, uncovering financial links to organized crime and contract killings.
The UAE and Sweden coordinated their efforts directly, sharing intelligence to achieve this successful outcome. The UAE's Federal Criminal Police Director General, Brigadier Abdulaziz Al Ahmad, emphasized the importance of bilateral security cooperation. The UAE reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing individuals wanted by justice and combating transnational organized crime.
Written by urgent.news from The National UAE's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
