Sanctions Offence May Result in Fines or Imprisonment

Sanctions violations are taken seriously by Swedish authorities, and those found guilty of breaching these laws may face severe consequences.

Investigation and Prosecution

The Swedish Prosecution Authority (Åklagarmyndigheten) investigates and prosecutes criminal economic sanctions offences through their National Security Unit, in collaboration with the Swedish Security Service (Säkerhetspolisen).

• Natural persons can be held criminally liable for violating sanction laws.
• Legal entities may face corporate fines.

Penalties

The maximum financial penalties for individuals convicted of sanctions violations are:

• SEK 150,000
• Prison sentences ranging from six months to four years

In cases where gross negligence or intentional breaches occur, the penalties can be even more severe:

• Potential imprisonment for up to two years
• Corporate fines determined by the severity of the offence and the financial situation of the company

Enforcement and Statute of Limitations

Sweden’s sanctions laws are enforced at the national level only. The statute of limitations for economic sanctions violations in Sweden is 10 years.

Changes to EU Sanctions Laws

Significant changes to EU sanctions laws are expected, which will have a direct impact on Sweden’s sanctions regime.

Resources

For more information on Swedish sanctions laws and regulations:

• Visit the government website
• European Union sanctions can be found on the EU’s sanctions map

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