If You're Listening The Kurdish Fox and the Strawberry
Sep 15, 2025
Kim Malmgren, a crime reporter for Expressen and host of the podcast Krimrummet, dives into the bizarre world of TikTok fame stemming from a gangster known as the Kurdish Fox. She uncovers the troubling rise of gang violence in Sweden, highlighting the alarming recruitment of teenagers as 'child soldiers.' The discussion reveals the complex dynamics of this phenomenon, including the cultural implications and the war with rival gangs, adding depth to what initially seems like a meme-driven curiosity.
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From Ice Cream Seller To Crime Boss
- The Kurdish Fox grew from a normal upbringing into a mid-level Uppsala drug dealer who ran an ice cream shop as a front.
- Early signs included a teenage rap attempt and strong performance in personal sales at school.
Encrypted Chat Crackdown Shifted Power
- The EncroChat takedown in 2020 created a vacuum that ambitious criminals like the Kurdish Fox exploited.
- He fled Sweden and expanded his network from abroad, using international loopholes to avoid arrest.
Recruiting Youths To Seize Drug Markets
- The Kurdish Fox grew his network by recruiting younger sellers and offering weapons and drugs to take over local markets.
- This strategy fueled violent clashes as established dealers resisted and newcomers pushed to control territory.