On Sep. 8, SWE GVT issued order with new instructions for authority.
SWE GVT issued Ordinance 2026:1757 of Sep. 3, 2026 amending Ordinance (2015:744) with instructions for SWE Economic Crime Authority.
Document dated Sep. 8, 2026 was received on Oct. 2, 2026 due to a new feed.
Overview
The new order amends Ordinance (2015:744) containing instructions for the SWE Economic Crime Authority; the changes impact on S9 of the amended ordinance.
S9 relates to cases re offences under Chapter 11 Penal Code, Act (1967:531) on Securing Pension Commitments etc., Tax Offences Act (1971:69) and Companies Act (2005:551).
Offences under Chapter 9, S1-3 of Penal Code, if act concerns EU financial interests.
Offences under Act (2013:385) on Measures against Market Abuse in Trading of Wholesale Energy Products; offences under Act (2016:1307) on Penalties for Market Abuse on Securities Market, and offences under Subsidy Fraud Act (2025:1267).
It shall also handle cases related to other offences involving serious economic crime.
Includes investigations requiring examinations or assessments of accounting information, examinations of complex money flows or payments, or knowledge of financial conditions, business conditions or tax law matters.
Cases referred to in S9 para 1-2, and to which S2 or S4 of Ordinance (2014:1106) on Handling of Cases Concerning Crimes Committed by Employees within the Police and Certain Other Officials applies and cases concerning crimes committed by employees of SWE Economic Crime Authority, shall be handled by the SWE Prosecution Authority.
If case involves both criminal activity referred to in S9 paras 1-2 and other criminal activity (mixed criminality) to be handled by prosecution authority if most appropriate.
If assessment of accounting data is required for only limited part of extensive case, SWE Economic Crime Authority may assist Prosecution Authority or Police with that.
If there is uncertainty re which authority should handle a case, the matter shall be decided by the Prosecutor-General.
Effectiveness
Ordinance enters into force on Nov. 1, 2026, and cases initiated with SWE Prosecution Authority before effective (not yet concluded) will be processed as per earlier rules.
