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Sweden arrests Chinese captain of suspected Russia-linked tanker
Filed: May 04, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
Summary: A Swedish prosecutor said Sweden arrested a Chinese captain of a seized oil tanker on suspicion of false documents and seaworthiness law violations.
WHO: Swedish prosecutor
WHAT: Sweden arrested the Chinese captain of a seized oil tanker
WHEN: May 04, 2026 at 5:34 AM ET
WHERE: Sweden
WHY: The arrest was made on suspicion of carrying false documents and violating seaworthiness laws.
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