Swedish authorities arrested five individuals in connection with the murder of Salwan Momika, an Iraqi refugee killed in Sodertalje shortly before a court ruling on his Quran desecration case. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson highlighted the possibility of foreign involvement in the murder, while Vice Prime Minister Ebba Busch condemned the act as a threat to democracy. The murder has raised concerns over social security and the potential for political ramifications, especially given its context in ongoing anti-Islam demonstrations. The investigation is in its early stages, with indications that the shooting may have been livestreamed on social media.
"I can assure you that the security services are deeply involved because there is obviously a risk that there is a connection to a foreign power," Switzerland's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said at a news conference.
"It is a threat to our free democracy. It must be met with the full force of our society," wrote Vice Prime Minister Ebba Busch on X.
"We're in the very early stages, there's a lot of information gathering," Prosecutor Rasmus Oman confirmed regarding the investigation into Momika's murder.
Several media outlets reported that the shooting may have been broadcast live on social media, indicating a complex situation surrounding the incident.
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