Sweden Democrats Politician Linked to Gang-Related Murder
Erik Vessby of the Sweden Democrats faces scrutiny over ties to motorcycle gangs linked to a gang-related murder.
Key Points
- • Erik Vessby sought help from Hells Angels regarding a debt dispute, leading to a murder.
- • He has longstanding ties to gangs, notably Comanches and Hells Angels leaders.
- • Vessby purchased a motorcycle used by a gang leader just before a major event.
- • He denies any wrongdoing despite being named a key figure in the murder investigation.
Erik Vessby, a politician from the Sweden Democrats (SD) responsible for youth and democracy issues in Vänersborg, is under growing scrutiny due to his alleged connections with motorcycle gangs, including the notorious Hells Angels, linked to the murder of Linus Bergh, a former gang member. Police investigations indicate that Vessby sought assistance from Hells Angels regarding a debt dispute, which escalated and ultimately led to Bergh's death, drawing considerable media attention and raising questions about the integrity of political figures in Sweden.
The investigation reveals Vessby’s longstanding ties with the Hells Angels and Comanches motorcycle gang leaders in Western Sweden, notably having a 15-year relationship with Comanches leader Joakim Persson. Vessby reportedly purchased a motorcycle that was previously used by Persson shortly before a major motorcycle gathering, heightening suspicions about his associations with organized crime.
According to authorities, Vessby has emerged as a key figure in the ongoing trial surrounding Bergh's murder, which has involved several high-profile gang members, including Hells Angels president Benny Rumell. Court documents indicate that Vessby’s involvement in the case is significant, as he has also been named by prosecutors amidst ongoing gang-related legal proceedings.
Despite these allegations, Vessby firmly denies any wrongdoing. He claims that his involvement with the Hells Angels was purely out of a personal conflict and that he has never witnessed any criminal activities within his associations. His assertions come amid broader concerns regarding connections between politicians and organized crime, particularly following previous investigations that have discovered similar ties among other SD politicians.
As this case unfolds, it could potentially reshape public perceptions of political integrity in Sweden, particularly within the Sweden Democrats party, which has previously faced scrutiny for its associations with organized crime.