Prosecuted - but Katja Nyberg could still get millions from Parliament

Katja Nyberg remains as a member with full remuneration and after the election awaits a generous transition grant that could bring her millions from taxpayers despite the ongoing legal process.

Despite the prosecution of Katja Nyberg The money continues to roll in from Parliament. The former SD member, who has been charged with drunk driving, drug offenses and aggravated unlicensed driving, could receive a total of over SEK 1.6 million in compensation from taxpayers, reports The Express.

Mr. Nyberg is still a member of parliament, and according to the rules, an elected member can in practice only be removed by a court decision.

Receives full fees despite prosecution

The parliamentary salary is currently SEK 81,400 a month before tax. Until the election alone, this amounts to around SEK 488,000 for Nyberg.

But it doesn't stop there.

As she has served two terms in office, she can also receive the so-called transition allowance after the election. This is equivalent to 85% of her parliamentary salary - just over SEK 69,000 a month - for up to two years. The total amount could be over SEK 1.6 million.

Professor: difficult to remove members

Joakim Nergelius, professor of law at Örebro University, tells Expressen that the prosecution is probably not enough to lose the parliamentary seat.

- I am doubtful whether this is enough.

He also notes that legal proceedings can take a long time and that a member can therefore remain in office for a long time before the matter is even decided.

Double standard in the system

The case has once again highlighted the generous conditions for top Swedish politicians. While ordinary Swedes are being squeezed financially, an accused member of parliament can continue to receive high allowances and even millions after his term of office has ended.

Nyberg denies several of the criminal charges, but has admitted to driving without a license.