The Järva Election Fraud Investigation Is Being Discontinued

Allegations of election fraud in Stockholm’s Järva district, which has a high concentration of immigrants, led to a police investigation. The case is now being closed due to insufficient evidence. At the same time, new details are emerging about the suspected crime scene—and an error by the authorities that caused confusion.

The preliminary investigation into suspected election fraud in the multicultural, troubled suburb of Tensta in northwestern Stockholm has been closed. The announcement came on Thursday from the district attorney Staffan Edlund at the National Anti-Corruption Unit. One person had previously been suspected of improper influence in connection with voting, but the prosecutor has determined that the offense cannot be proven.

Launched following a report in SvD

The suspicions arose after Svenska Dagbladet published an editorial in late September about irregularities in the election. The Stockholm City Election Board’s office subsequently filed a police report, which led to a preliminary investigation in October.

– We reviewed the evidence, but have now concluded that it is not possible to establish that a crime was committed in this investigation, ", Edlund tells Aftonbladet.

The evidence was insufficient

According to the decision to dismiss the case, it cannot be proven that the suspect or suspects committed a crime. Furthermore, the prosecutor believes that further investigative measures would not significantly alter the evidence.

The decision does not mean that all allegations of irregularities have been refuted. However, there is insufficient evidence to proceed with a criminal case.

An error by the authorities caused confusion

The investigation has also been marred by uncertainties surrounding the crime scene. Because the case was handled by the Solna District Court and a court-appointed attorney incorrectly listed Solna Municipality, concerns arose in the neighboring municipality.

– In that case, the municipal data was incorrect, ", Edlund tells Mitt i.

The prosecutor confirms that the allegations have always concerned Tensta. However, he does not wish to comment on the identity of the previously suspected individual.