Økokrim creates task force that will fight crime in Norway linked to the war in Ukraine

Økokrim will employ 15 temporary workers and establish a task force called “Operation Ukraine” to crack down on crime in Norway that can be linked to the war in Ukraine.

“Do you want to contribute to the fight against crime that may arise in the wake of the war in Ukraine?”, Økokrim asks in the job advertisement that was published this week. 

Fifteen 6-month-long positions are created, and Økokrim chief Pål Lønseth tells E24 that an additional grant has been received from the government for this purpose.

“So far, we have seen several examples of work-related crime that can be linked to the invasion,” Lønseth said.

The head of Økokrim believes that crime will increase in scope.

“It is important for us to strengthen capacity as soon as possible,” Lønseth said, adding that there will be an “ongoing dialogue” about more funding next year.

Source : © NTB Scanpix / #Norway Today / #NorwayTodayNews