Sweden faces escalating gang violence, says author Jens Lapidus

Crime novelist Jens Lapidus, a former criminal defense attorney for gang members and drug traffickers, warns that Sweden has moved away from its traditional peaceful image. In an interview in Stockholm, Lapidus discusses the escalation of gang violence and the shift in the country's social landscape.

Lapidus notes that the criminal landscape has evolved, suggesting that fraud has become more lucrative than cocaine trafficking. He also addresses the recent drastic tightening of the Swedish criminal justice system, which had historically been considered relatively mild compared to other nations.