From Södertälje to Maryland: Criminals Exploit Assistance Payments

Swedish Ministry of Health and Social Affairs Press Conference on Welfare Fraud and Potential Deportations to Estonia

Introduction

The wrongful deportation of Kilmar Ábrego García and the extensive assistance fraud in Södertälje reveal the devastating impact of flawed policies and administrative errors on individuals' lives. In his article published on April 20, 2025, Björn af Kleen criticizes the Trump administration's handling of García's case. García was mistakenly included in a group of deported gang members despite a judge's ruling against his deportation due to safety concerns. He ended up in a notorious prison in El Salvador, and the Trump administration dismissed criticism, likening judicial interventions to "legal tyranny." This case highlights the severe consequences of flawed policies and administrative errors, undermining García's fundamental rights.