TV4 reported on the detention of a Russian citizen in Sweden

The Swedish Security Police (SÄPO) detained a Russian citizen at the request of the United States. This was announced on February 17 by TV4.

The man was on the international wanted list after being arrested in absentia in the United States and is suspected of violating sanctions between 2022 and 2023. Washington demanded his extradition.

"The case concerns an international arrest warrant. Since SÄPO is assisting another country in the investigation of a criminal case, we cannot go into details," said SÄPO spokesman Jonathan Svensson.

The Stockholm District Court has decided to detain the suspect pending a decision on his extradition, which must be approved by the Prosecutor General, the Supreme Court and the Swedish government.

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