Rapper Yasin Mahamoud is accused of having planned and prepared for the kidnapping of a famous Swedish artist.

The criminal classification is stamping for kidnapping or preparation for kidnapping - this is because the planned kidnapping did not take place at the time.

Among other things, the prosecutor has presented evidence in the form of conversations from the encrypted chat Encrochat, which will show how the abduction was planned.

Yasin Mahamoud has been in custody since the turn of the year and risks imprisonment for between four and 18 years if convicted.

Today he will be heard in court.

Part of the lawsuit against Vårbynätverket

The indictment against Yasin is part of the trial against the so-called Vårbynätverket.

The investigation is one of Sweden's largest and affects 30 people.

The whole plot is divided into three goals.

The seizure case, where weapons and explosives were found in an apartment.

The shooting at Kungens Kurva where a man died and a woman was shot and the Encro target which includes the preparation of the kidnapping of the famous artist.

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This is the Vårbynätverket - in 60 seconds