A Swedish publisher's association has filed a police report against Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg. Foto: Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP
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Swedish publishers file police report against Meta's Zuckerberg for fraud

Publicerad 28 nov 2025 · kl 15:36 · 2:37 min
  • Swedish publisher's association Utgivarna has filed a police report in Sweden against Facebook and Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg.

  • The reason is fake ads published on Facebook that use the names of well known Swedish media companies and journalists, that scam Swedes out of money.

  • James Savage, chairman of Utgivarna says Meta is not doing enough to prevent the scams from happening: "Meta is very much profiting from this.", he tells Radio Sweden. Meanwhile, Meta tell Radio Sweden fighting scams is one of their top priorities.

Roza Bicerroza.bicer@sverigesradio.seRadio SwedenAnsvarig utgivare: Klas Wolf-Watz

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