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Second Suspect Held in Elderly Robbery Spree

By Erik Lindqvist

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A second man in his twenties has been extradited from Germany and remanded in Sweden over a string of violent crimes against elderly women in Huskvarna. He is accused of aggravated robbery and attempted rape.

  • - Location: Sweden
  • - Category: Society
  • - Published: 1 hour ago
Second Suspect Held in Elderly Robbery Spree

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Another suspect has been detained in connection with a series of serious robberies and attempted robberies targeting elderly women in Huskvarna earlier this winter, according to local media reports. The man, who is in his twenties, had previously been held in pretrial detention in absentia. He was recently apprehended in Germany and has now been transferred back to Sweden. Upon his return, he was formally remanded into custody by the Jönköping District Court. He faces allegations similar to those against another previously detained man of roughly the same age. Both individuals are suspected of aggravated robbery, attempted aggravated robbery, and attempted rape. These charges relate directly to incidents that occurred during the winter period in Huskvarna and involved older female victims. The investigation into these crimes is ongoing, and the judicial process will determine the outcome of the case. Local authorities have confirmed the extradition and legal proceedings without providing further details about the specific circumstances of each alleged offense. The involvement of international cooperation in the arrest highlights the cross-border nature of some criminal investigations. No additional suspects have been named publicly at this time.

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Published: February 13, 2026

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