Charlotte von Essen
Charlotte von Essen is the head of Sweden's Security Service (Säpo), where she plays a vital role in addressing issues related to national security, including terrorism and organized crime. Under her leadership, Säpo has raised alarms about the recruitment of Swedish gang members for extremist activities and has highlighted the changing landscape of terror threats, particularly those involving state actors using proxies to carry out violent acts.
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Charlotte von Essen comments for the first time on the leaks from the security police's bodyguards.
Säpochefen om läckorna ”kan påverka förtroendet”
Sweden· 2025-07-10
Charlotte von Essen is the head of the Swedish Security Service (Sapo) who emphasized the seriousness of Sweden's security situation.
Švedijoje sumažintas terorizmo pavojaus lygis
Lithuania· 2025-05-24
Charlotte von Essen is the head of Säpo and commented on the lowered terror threat level in Sweden.
Sverige sænker trusselsniveauet efter knap to år
Denmark· 2025-05-23
Charlotte von Essen warned that the same methods used by state actors could be employed to carry out terrorist acts.
Expert: Polis bör prioritera Tyresögäng efter terrordomSweden· 2025-02-17
