Sweden faces a significant political crisis following the death of a senior diplomat under espionage investigation and the abrupt resignation of its newly appointed national security advisor, Tobias Thyberg.
Diplomat’s Death: The unnamed diplomat, arrested on suspicion of spying, was released earlier this week and found dead shortly thereafter.
Authorities report no foul play but have initiated an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Thyberg’s Resignation: Thyberg resigned less than 24 hours after his appointment when explicit photos from his old Grindr account were anonymously sent to the government.
He admitted to failing to disclose this information during security vetting, raising concerns about potential blackmail risks.
These events have intensified scrutiny over Sweden’s national security protocols and the government’s vetting processes.
