In several articles, SVT Nyheter has told about the former adviser at Swedbank who has been charged with serious fraud after stealing money from 14 of its customers.

The money, just over SEK 35 million, was used, among other things, to finance a construction project "which went to hell". Although more than half were returned to customers' accounts, close to SEK 17 million was still missing when the man was arrested by police at the end of last year.

The banker has acknowledged the deed and now the Stockholm District Court sentenced him to 4 years in prison for just over 30 cases of serious fraud. He will also pay close to SEK 15 million in damages to Swedbank.

During the trial, the counselor stated that he had had a gambling addiction, which he stated was an explanation for what had happened.

Focused on older customers

According to Swedbank's internal investigation, the advisor mainly focused on clients who suddenly received money and who are not used to handling large sums. Among other things, people who suffered multiple deaths in the family or found themselves in other vulnerable situations. Many customers were also older.

- Of course, I was disappointed when it was discovered that he was suspected of crime and had embezzled this money. It came very unexpectedly. At that time it was a fucking mess in my privacy. It was a terrible time. I do not know if you can say that he took advantage of me, one of Swedbank fraudsters' customers has previously told SVT News.

Taken at bar deed

Swedbank, which both replaced the customers monetarily and apologized for what happened, is behind the police report on which the prosecution was based.

Everything was discovered in connection with a relative of one of the affected bank alerting the bank about the suspected fraud.

As early as the call came in, staff from Swedbank's security department went to the office. He was in the process of trying to get rid of evidence.