An alleged plot to harm Iranian dissident Arvin Khoshnood has led to a trial in Sweden involving five minors. The trial, being held at the Gothenburg District Court, involves suspects aged between 15 and 17 who are facing various charges. Three of the youths are charged with attempted murder, while the remaining two face charges of complicity.
According to prosecutors, the incident occurred on September 2, 2025, in Malmƶ, when a 16-year-old suspect allegedly approached Khoshnood's home armed with a knife. The suspect had been recruited via messaging apps and promised payment to carry out the attack. Prosecutors allege that other defendants provided instructions, supplied the weapon, and negotiated the terms of the planned killing.
Prosecutor Per-Erik Rinsell described the case as an example of crime as a service, where young individuals are recruited by organized crime networks to carry out violent acts. Arvin Khoshnood believes the plot was orchestrated by Foxtrot, a major criminal network in Sweden, which has been linked to Iranian authorities. Khoshnood's family has since been relocated to protected accommodation due to ongoing security concerns.
The Swedish Security Service has previously identified Iran as a significant national security threat, accusing it of using criminal gangs within Sweden. The case is ongoing, with the trial being held behind closed doors due to the sensitive nature of the allegations.
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