On June 24, the so-called luxury contributor at Blekinge District Court was sentenced to four years and ten months in prison, and to pay more than SEK 85 million in damages, for 88 cases of gross fraud, several cases of unlawful threats and drug offenses.

The last day to appeal the verdict was Wednesday, July 15, but neither the defense nor the prosecutor has submitted any appeal to the district court.

"We must consider the large costs it would have entailed for the taxpayers to have the case tried again, and how likely it is that the Court of Appeal will come to a different decision, and there we have come to the conclusion that we do not think there are sufficient reasons to appeal the verdict," he said. prosecutor Joel Holmgren.

Another ten people were convicted in the same scam, mainly for money laundering. Of these, four have chosen to appeal their sentences.

Can still appeal

According to Blekinge District Court, however, there is an opportunity to make a connection appeal if someone has already appealed the verdict. It must be submitted within one week after the first deadline has expired.

- For these four who have appealed, I and prosecutor Kjell Jannesson for a week have the opportunity to complain about them, says Joel Holmgren.

SVT Nyheter Blekinge is looking for the defense for a comment.