A leak from the party has triggered a new SD scandal. The party is now accused of charging party bills and alcohol purchases to the party's coffers - while the costs were allegedly hidden behind fictitious events.
In the first part of TV4:s new review ”The SD Fixer” a comprehensive set of documents, emails, receipts and accounting records from the former SD consultant are presented Carola Othén. According to TV4, the material will provide a unique insight into how the party's money has been spent over several years.
According to the data, in some cases invoices were labeled as catering or different types of events to avoid questions from auditors and authorities. The audit focuses in particular on the costs of food, alcohol and internal gatherings financed with party funds.
Ms. Othén claims that several of the arrangements reported in the accounts never took place in reality. Instead, according to her, the information was used to hide other types of costs that could otherwise have been subject to taxation or audit.
- I had to make up who had been there because I bought food, I bought alcohol and I cooked. And actually, in several cases, they were parties for Jimmie, says Othén to TV4.
TV4 states that the Sweden Democrats, the party leader Jimmie Åkesson and several other representatives were given the opportunity to respond before publication. However, the party has declined interviews, referring to the ongoing legal process between SD and Othén.
Freedom News has previously investigated SD leaders
TV4's revelation comes after Frihetsnytt published several of its own investigations into the Sweden Democrats' leadership over the past year. The articles have focused on the party's finances, internal power relations and issues of responsibility within the organization.
One of the audits examined Freedom News information about financial links between the party and Jimmie Åkesson's music project. It raised questions about remuneration, fees and how the party's resources have been used over time.
Freedom News also examined Mattias Karlsson's role within the party and details of his international contacts. The focus was on how key figures within the party exerted influence over both ideological choices and financial decisions.
What the investigations have in common is that they have focused on the absolute top of the party. Issues of money, power and transparency have recurred as central themes in several of the reports.
Growing demand for transparency
TV4's investigation is based on material from a source who is currently in conflict with the party. At the same time, the editorial office states that the authenticity of the documents has been checked by analyzing metadata, accounting history and information from other people with insight.
For many voters, the issue is not just about individual invoices or accounting records. It is also about the trust in the party's leadership and how well the organization can handle criticism and scrutiny.
For many years, the Sweden Democrats have profiled themselves as a party that challenges the establishment and demands accountability from others in power. With allegations now being made against its own organization, there is an increased demand for clear answers and full transparency.
Regardless of how further investigations develop, the issue of transparency, accountability and internal control has returned to center stage. These are issues that are likely to follow both the party leadership and the election campaign for a long time to come.
Zionist Jimmie with SD is just a big scam for them to live well themselves at the expense of others.
Everyone in the 8-Party Alliance is a traitor to the country!