Sweden Democrats Politicians Linked to Criminal Motorcycle Gangs
Sweden Democrats politicians face scrutiny over support for criminal motorcycle gangs.
Key Points
- • Lennart Anderberg posed wearing gang merchandise and liked related Facebook pages.
- • Bruno Bergström justified his social media activity as necessary due to his court role.
- • Erik Vessby resigned after soliciting Hells Angels for help in a debt dispute, escalating gang tensions.
Recent revelations have surfaced about local politicians from the Sweden Democrats (SD) showing support for criminal motorcycle gangs, raising ethical concerns about their conduct. According to an investigation by Expressen, Lennart Anderberg, a municipal councilor in Örkelljunga, has posed for photos wearing clothing associated with the motorcycle club Wishbone, recognized as a support group for the notorious Hells Angels. Anderberg liked multiple Facebook pages tied to these gangs but later asserted, "I don't support their criminal activities."
Meanwhile, Bruno Bergström, former vice chairman of SD in Sigtuna, is in hot water for liking social media pages affiliated with multiple gangs, including Hells Angels and Bandidos. He defended his actions, explaining that he follows these groups to "check a bit" as part of his duties in the court system, suggesting a professional rationale behind his social media activity.
Adding to the controversy, Erik Vessby, an SD politician based in Vänersborg, resigned from all political roles after revelations that he sought assistance from Hells Angels regarding a debt dispute. This involvement apparently ignited tensions between criminal factions, complicating already volatile gang dynamics in the region. Vessby's situation underscores the serious implications of SD politicians' connections to organized crime, prompting calls for accountability and reevaluation of their positions in public office.