Last week, the association discovered that it could no longer pay its invoices as the accounts were almost empty. The association promptly reported the incident to the police, and the responsible board member was removed from his position. Despite the setback, the association is determined to keep the shuttle running for the rest of the season. Currently, they’re running a Swish campaign and seeking help from their sponsors. According to the Chairperson, Ida Sjögren, the situation has been a nightmare, but she remains hopeful for the future. The association is grateful for the support they’ve received so far, although they still have a long way to go.
An article by Norr Media reveals that the board member in question is suspected of embezzling money from more than one association, including one in Luleå and several companies. Prosecutor Jonas Fjellström confirms to SVT that more groups may have been affected, and the investigation focuses on finding out whether there are more victims. The investigation is being conducted as a case of gross infidelity against the principal. The Chairman of the association discussed the ongoing situation in a video clip.
It was during last week that the association discovered that it was no longer possible to pay the invoices as the accounts were largely set to zero. The incident was immediately reported to the police and the suspect was removed from his duties with the association.
Now the association is working hard to keep the shuttle up for the rest of the season.
– We have started a Swish campaign and then we need help from our sponsors. First and foremost to finish this season, says chairman, Ida Sjögren.
“Nightmare”
For Ida Sjögren, it has been a couple of tough days and she describes the situation as a nightmare. But the support from the members and sponsors has been great and Ida still looks to the future with hope.
– We are grateful for the support we have received. Although it’s still far from enough, but then it’s only been a couple of days since we started the campaign.
According to information that Norr Media was the first to report if the board member is suspected of embezzling money from another association in Luleå as well as several other companies.
More associations may be affected
Prosecutor Jonas Fjellström confirms to SVT that more may be affected:
– The association that has gone out to its members is the figure skating association and there is the suspicion that it is more than 600,000. Then there is another association where it is about 600,000. Then there are two more companies that may have lost in total SEK 600,000, too.
Jonas Fjellström further says:
– A large part of the investigation now involves finding out whether more companies or associations may have lost money.
The matter is being investigated as gross infidelity against the principal.
In the clip, you see the chairman talk about the serious situation the association is now facing.