The notorious 'Systembolaget Gang' has been sentenced to long prison terms for a series of high-profile thefts across southern Sweden. The group, consisting of four young men, targeted luxury cars and Systembolaget stores, amassing millions in stolen goods. The two oldest members received nearly six-year sentences, while a 20-year-old was sentenced to nearly five years. The youngest, under 18 at the time, received probation.
Systembolaget Heist Gang Sentenced to Lengthy Prison Terms
Systembolaget Heist Gang Sentenced to Lengthy Prison Terms
The notorious 'Systembolaget Gang' embarked on a major theft spree across southern Sweden last year. Along the way, they seized luxury cars and broke into Systembolaget stores and shops, stealing goods worth millions.
All members have now been sentenced to prison, except for the youngest, who received probation.
The four young men, aged between 18 and 25, specialized in various types of thefts.
By breaking into the homes of expensive Audi car owners at night and taking their car keys, they managed to steal several cars, each worth over a million kronor. They also broke into eleven Systembolaget stores in different locations in southern Sweden, stealing safes and cash.
Stole from Candy Store
In addition to the Systembolaget break-ins, they took large amounts of cash from several other stores, including a Haglöfs store and a candy shop.
The men were charged with around thirty crimes, most of which involved aggravated theft or attempted theft.
On Friday, the Systembolaget Gang was sentenced in Helsingborg District Court.
The two oldest men were sentenced to five years and ten months in prison for aggravated theft, attempted aggravated theft, aggravated handling of stolen goods, and robbery. A 20-year-old man received four years and ten months for aggravated theft and drug offenses. The youngest, who was under 18 when the crimes were committed, was sentenced to probation.
All the men are from Skåne.
Tried to Cover Their Tracks
Among the police evidence in the case are DNA traces on seized goods, tool marks, mobile phone traces with positioning data, surveillance footage, and phone communications.
According to the police, the gang tried to cover their tracks by changing or turning off phones and SIM cards, but the police were able to connect the phones to the crime scenes and the suspects through detailed investigations.
Helsingborg District Court notes that the crimes were systematically and methodically planned, with a common criminal plan and division of labor. The convicted men deny the crimes, but the court finds the evidence convincing and that they are all guilty.
The three men who were adults at the time of the crimes have been in custody since August 2024.