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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Sweden's Peaceful Image Has Cracked
- Sweden's peaceful image masks a decade-long rise in shootings, detonations and gang violence.
- Gun crime shifted Sweden from one of the safest EU countries to one of the worst in terms of firearm violence.
Homicide Patterns Have Pivoted To Guns
- Homicide patterns in Sweden changed drastically: male firearm deaths are now the leading cause of violent death.
- This reflects a shift from older forms of homicide to firearm-driven gang violence.
Child Soldiers Drive Urban Hit Squads
- Young teenagers act as hitmen in Sweden's gang wars, prompting the term 'child soldiers.'
- The phenomenon signals a generational shift in how violence is executed and organized.