Sweden strengthening its efforts against illegal migrants

The Swedish government is strengthening its efforts to combat illegal migrants, referred to as a "shadow society," who are living without legal status, Azernews reports, citing TASS.

It is estimated that there are between 107,000 and 185,000 illegal immigrants in the country.

Migration Minister Johan Forssell stated, “I believe there are grounds to think that more than 100,000 people are living without permission in Sweden.” To gather information about illegal migrants, a special group has been established within the government office, tasked with collecting data from various state agencies.

This approach has sparked significant criticism in society, with many even labeling the initiative as a “snitch law.” Forssell, in turn, emphasized that those living in the “shadow society,” including children, are in vulnerable situations and may face various threats and exploitation. On the other hand, some of them may pose a risk to national security.

In a few weeks, a report on the “duty to report” issue is expected to be presented to the government.