Swedish prosecutors are continuing a preliminary investigation into suspected improper influence on voting in Borlänge, a case linked by prosecutors to the Left Party and the campaign surrounding parliamentary candidate Mohamed Abdukardir Ali.
Who is leading the investigation
The Swedish Prosecution Authority said on September 24 that senior prosecutors Oskar Edvardsson and Johan Lindmark of the National Anti-Corruption Unit were leading the investigation. The case is being handled with the National Operations Department of the police and officers from the Bergslagen region.
The authority stressed that no one was in custody and no person had been formally notified that they were suspected of a crime.
What SVT's documents show
Documents reviewed by SVT provided additional background. According to the broadcaster, police began surveillance after an anonymous report alleging election misconduct. Material was presented to anti-corruption prosecutors on September 1, and a preliminary investigation was opened, closed on September 8 because of evidentiary problems, and reopened on September 21 after new information emerged.
SVT reported that documents referred to three people as suspected within the investigation, but none had been formally served with suspicion. Prosecutors have declined to identify the individuals.
Why the case is drawing attention
The case has drawn attention because Ali received around 600 personal preference votes and won a parliamentary seat. Swedish media have reported allegations involving voters being transported to polling locations and receiving pre-marked Left Party ballots, as well as claims of payments or pressure. Ali has denied cheating.
What has not been established
Those allegations remain under investigation. No court has found that election fraud occurred. The case number published by the Swedish Prosecution Authority is AM-132662-26.
