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Nine people arrested on suspicion of serious insider trading in Sweden

The flag of the Swedish Economic Crime Authority outside its HQ in Stockholm, Sweden.
Photo: Ann-Sofi Andersson

“Insider trading at a level we have barely seen before.”

Nine people were arrested on Tuesday September 2 during a raid in the Stockholm area on suspicion of serious insider trading.

The alleged criminal conduct concerns “extensive share trading” in the autumn of 2024 and the spring of 2025 before the announcement of takeover offers for two listed companies. According to DI,

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