Frauds have become one of the most common crimes in Dalarna, with thousands of reports each year. Civil investigator Matilda Eriksson Rehnberg tracks the money that often vanishes abroad and the perpetrators. Many victims do not even report the crimes.
Frauds are rising in Dalarna and now rank among the most common crimes. Last year, 3660 fraud cases were reported in the county, according to police data.
Civil investigator Matilda Eriksson Rehnberg works to trace both the missing money and the culprits. The funds often disappear tracelessly abroad, and Eriksson Rehnberg highlights the professionalism of the criminals. "Many people are targeted, and those involved do it professionally," she says.
Many victims refrain from reporting, complicating investigations. Eriksson Rehnberg targets those laundering money. She warns: "If you launder money – you'll get caught."
