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 (UAE) and Sweden have jointly arrested a Swedish fugitive suspected of leading an international money laundering network, according to a joint operation reported by The National UAE. The suspect, a Swedish national, was wanted by Interpol and was apprehended by UAE security forces alongside six other gang members in Sweden.
The operation, a result of direct security coordination and intelligence sharing between the UAE Ministry of Interior and Swedish police, led to the seizure of approximately SEK70 million ($26.5 million) over a 10-month period. The investigation revealed the gang's use of cryptocurrencies to conceal the value of funds, which were used to finance organised crime and contract killings.
The UAE's Federal Criminal Police Director General, Brigadier Abdulaziz Al Ahmad, emphasized the effectiveness of bilateral security cooperation, reaffirming the nation's commitment to pursuing individuals wanted by justice and combating transnational organised crime. Swedish Police Commissioner Anders Wiberg praised the partnership, crediting it to the successful outcome of the case.
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