A Swedish appeals court has upheld a life sentence for a 29-year-old man convicted of involvement in the murder of a 15-year-old boy at a sushi restaurant in Skogås in January 2023. The Hovrätten confirmed the lower court's ruling that found the man, who used the alias "Ghost," guilty of accessory to murder for his role as an organizer behind the shooting. The court maintained that the defendant had connections to the Foxtrot criminal network.

The fatal shooting occurred on January 28, 2023, when the teenage victim was killed by a shooter of similar age at the restaurant. Previous court proceedings had already resulted in convictions for the shooter and other participants in the murder. The appeals court largely agreed with the district court's assessment of the evidence, particularly regarding the interpretation of chat messages and voice recordings that formed crucial parts of the prosecution's case.

In addition to the murder conviction, the appeals court upheld the man's convictions for attempted murder in January 2022 and preparation for murder in December 2022, along with other criminal offenses. The court noted that the defendant is currently serving an 18-year prison sentence for attempted murder and serious drug offenses committed between 2020 and 2021, which will be replaced by the life imprisonment term.

The court also confirmed the convictions of two other men, aged 20 and 22, for incitement to murder in connection with the same case. The Hovrätten's decision maintains the district court's ruling on compensation to the 15-year-old victim's relatives, bringing finality to the legal proceedings surrounding the high-profile gang-related murder.

TGS, the Oslo-based energy data provider, has been awarded a significant ocean bottom node (OBN) acquisition contract in the Gulf of Mexico, marking another strategic win in one of the company's core markets. The 4D monitor survey is scheduled to commence in the fourth quarter of 2025 and will span approximately four and a half months. This contract represents continued confidence in TGS's capabilities from the international oil company client, though the specific customer identity remains undisclosed.

The contract was notably absent from TGS's booked position disclosed in the company's second quarter 2025 presentation, indicating a recent acquisition for the seismic data specialist. The Gulf of Mexico remains a critical region for offshore energy production, and 4D seismic monitoring plays an essential role in optimizing reservoir management and production efficiency for major operators in the region.

Kristian Johansen, CEO of TGS, emphasized the significance of securing business from repeat customers, stating that the client values TGS's OBN technology and proven track record of project execution. "The client is confident we will deliver high-quality data and insights to optimize production from one of their highest producing facilities in the Gulf of Mexico," Johansen commented, highlighting the operational importance of the project for the customer's production optimization efforts.

TGS's expertise in OBN technology positions the company as a trusted partner for international oil companies seeking to maximize recovery from existing assets. The 4D seismic approach allows operators to monitor reservoir changes over time, providing critical data for production optimization decisions. This latest contract win reinforces TGS's strong position in the Gulf of Mexico market and demonstrates the ongoing demand for advanced seismic monitoring solutions in mature offshore basins.