Police in Sweden's West Region have announced an intensified effort against criminal risk supporters in football, identifying approximately 30 individuals connected to around 100 criminal suspicions. The operation targets what authorities describe as a small but highly problematic group responsible for a wide spectrum of offenses both during matches and outside football events.

According to police statements, several individuals have previous convictions for serious crimes including violence against women, drug offenses, economic crimes, attempted aggravated extortion, public destruction, and weapons offenses. Senior Prosecutor Mats Ihlbom emphasized that these investigations involve individuals engaged in multi-criminal activities rather than just minor offenses related to football matches.

Police are particularly concerned about attempts to involve minors in criminal activities. "We take especially seriously attempts to socialize young people into criminality," said Emelie Kullmyr, police area chief in Greater Gothenburg. Authorities are working closely with other agencies, municipalities, schools, and social services to identify warning signs and prevent youth from being drawn into criminal networks.

Current investigations include cases of aggravated assault, tax crimes, and violations of laws concerning flammable and explosive substances. Police have noted connections to criminal networks, motorcycle gangs, and violence-promoting political extremism. Kullmyr described the situation as "a dark cloud over football" that requires action to remove criminal elements from the sport while ensuring all young people can safely attend matches.

Swedish digital asset manager Virtune has launched what it claims is Europe's most cost-efficient Sui exchange-traded product (ETP) on Euronext Paris, marking another step in the company's expansion across European markets. The Virtune Sui ETP, with the ticker VRTU, provides investors with exposure to the Sui cryptocurrency through a regulated, physically backed investment vehicle. This launch comes as Virtune continues to build its position as one of the leading issuers of regulated crypto ETPs in Europe.

The new ETP features an industry-leading 0.95% annual management fee, making it the most cost-efficient Sui ETP available to European investors. Virtune plans to further expand the product's distribution by listing it on local German exchanges, including gettex and Tradegate, to improve accessibility for German investors. The company has established itself as a trusted provider in the digital asset space, serving over 150,000 investors since its launch just over two years ago.

Security and regulatory compliance remain central to Virtune's approach, with Coinbase serving as the crypto custodian for all of the company's ETPs. The underlying crypto assets are held in cold storage, providing institutional-grade security for investors. This infrastructure supports Virtune's commitment to offering European investors secure, transparent, and regulated access to digital asset markets through traditional investment channels.

Christopher Kock, CEO of Virtune, emphasized the company's mission to make innovative digital assets more accessible to investors. "We are excited to launch the most cost-efficient Sui ETP in Europe, reinforcing our mission to make innovative digital assets more accessible to investors," Kock stated. The launch strengthens Virtune's position as it manages more than $475 million in assets across its product offerings, continuing its growth trajectory in the European digital asset management landscape.