Prosecutor probes new alleged vote-selling scheme unrelated to Dalarna case
Prosecutor Oskar Edvardsson said an investigation is under way into a possible vote-selling offence, which is separate from the suspected fraud in Dalarna.
The inquiry concerns a suspected attempt to exchange votes for money or other benefits, according to prosecutor Oskar Edvardsson. He declined to reveal details, noting that the alleged wrongdoing could involve electronic transactions, making the location ambiguous. The case is not linked to the previously reported voting irregularities in Dalarna, and only one individual is currently under suspicion.
Why it matters
It highlights ongoing concerns about electoral integrity and possible illegal vote-selling in Sweden.
How this story developed
- Sep 21 Police probe alleged vote-rigging involving pre-marked ballots for Vänsterpartiet candidate in Borlänge
- Sep 22 Party spokesperson Antonio de la Cruz said the party would not comment on the investigation.
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