Swedish diplomat found dead after being questioned on suspicion of spying, his lawyer says

Swedish diplomat found dead after being questioned on suspicion of spying, his lawyer says


A Swedish diplomat who was recently questioned by police on suspicion of espionage has died, the man’s lawyer said on Friday.

Sweden’s SAPO security service had detained the man on Sunday and kept him for questioning until Wednesday, when he was released, although he remained subject to investigation, the country’s prosecution service has said.

“I heard the tragic news this morning and my thoughts go to his family,” his lawyer, Anton Strand, told Reuters.

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The Swedish diplomat was detained on Sunday and kept for questioning until Wednesday, when he was released. Continue reading


 

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