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Thursday, November 14, 2024
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Swedes Outraged as Syrian Asylum Seeker Robs 91-Year-Old Woman

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14/11/2024

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14/11/2024

Stockholm, Nov 14: Swedes are expressing outrage following the release of a disturbing video showing Karam Kanjo, a 26-year-old Syrian asylum seeker, robbing a 91-year-old Swedish woman. The elderly woman was attacked by Kanjo, who stole a sentimental necklace she had received from her late husband 50 years ago. The robbery, which occurred in broad daylight, has sparked national fury as the elderly woman was left devastated by the loss of her cherished gift.

Kanjo, who had been on probation after serving a sentence for previous violent crimes, including an attack and rape of a woman, is now under further scrutiny. Authorities have opened an investigation into this latest incident, adding to the concerns over his criminal behavior. The video of the robbery quickly went viral, drawing public condemnation of Kanjo's actions.

The incident has reignited debates in Sweden about the integration of asylum seekers and the management of probationary offenders. Kanjo's actions continue to dominate headlines, and his case has stirred outrage, particularly given his prior record and the nature of his latest crime​