Headline: Swedish Migration Agency Investigates Salwan Momika’s Alleged Militia Involvement Amid Deteriorated Security Situation
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Salwan Momika, whose previous actions outside a mosque, the Iraqi embassy, the Riksdag, and now near the Iranian embassy have raised concerns, is now under investigation by the Swedish Migration Agency. The recent incident of Koran burnings has been singled out as a contributing factor to Sweden’s deteriorated security situation, resulting in an increase in the terrorist threat level.
After the first Koran burning incident on July 11, the Swedish Migration Agency initiated a case to examine whether Salwan Momika’s protection status and residence permit should be revoked. The decision was prompted by new information received from the public.
In a significant development, Momika was called to a meeting with the Swedish Migration Agency on Thursday, which lasted for several hours. Due to the high level of security risk, the meeting took place at a police station in Stockholm. The content of the discussion remains confidential, according to Jesper Tengroth, the press manager at the Swedish Migration Agency.
SVT Nyheter, however, obtained information suggesting that Salwan Momika was questioned about several pictures from Iraq during the meeting, including images where he is seen with weapons in military environments. This evidence appears to contradict his claims of being solely a politician, indicating his possible involvement with a militia group.
Moreover, videos and photos circulating on social media allegedly depict Momika in a leadership role within a Christian militia group that is part of a Shia Muslim umbrella organization closely associated with Iran. Despite the mounting evidence, Salwan Momika denies ever participating in any form of fighting.
Another image that caught the Swedish Migration Agency’s interest was a photograph published by Salwan Momika himself in the summer of 2022. In the image, he is seen standing with protesters outside the parliament in Baghdad, which raises questions about his travel to Iraq despite claiming his life is in danger. Momika, on the other hand, asserts that the picture was taken before he arrived in Sweden, dismissing the allegations as an attempt to extradite him.
The investigation conducted by the Swedish Migration Agency is expected to continue for a considerable period. Jesper Tengroth emphasizes the importance of allowing all parties involved to express their viewpoints on the matter, indicating that the process may take as long as necessary.
As Sweden grapples with heightened security concerns, the Salwan Momika case serves as a reminder of the challenges associated with maintaining national security while ensuring fair and thorough investigations into individuals’ backgrounds and potential threats.