Today, the rules of the game are changing for illegal immigrants in Sweden. Six government agencies will be required to alert the police if they suspect someone is residing in the country illegally. The law that critics call the "snitch law" is taking effect—and it will be much harder for the underground community to continue as before.
As of July 13, 2026, the new reporting requirement will take full effect. Employees of selected government agencies must, on their own initiative, report information to the Police Authority when there is reason to believe that a person does not have the right to reside in Sweden.
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