A Norwegian court has extended Stig Millehaugen's custody for four additional weeks. The Oslo District Court issued the ruling on Tuesday.
Millehaugen faces charges for the murder of Metkel Betew during Easter. He has consistently denied any guilt in Betew's killing or involvement in the crime.
The court documents state that prosecutors still have many unanswered questions in the case. Numerous investigative steps remain to be completed according to officials.
Authorities aim to clarify the exact sequence of events through continued investigation. They also seek to determine Millehaugen's specific role and identify any other potential participants.
The court has imposed a complete ban on mail and visits throughout the custody period. This restriction will remain in effect until December 2.
Metkel Betew gained notoriety as one of the perpetrators in the infamous 2004 Nokas robbery. That armored car heist in Stavanger resulted in a police officer's death and became one of Norway's most famous criminal cases.
The extended custody suggests investigators remain actively building their case. The four-week extension indicates authorities believe they need more time to gather evidence before making final charging decisions.