[The original article at Omni is a summary of others and is written in Swedish, available at the link. Below is a translation to English, made by me.]

The criminal exploitation of assistance businesses [in Sweden] is notable because it is so widespread says the criminologist Amir Rostami to the news bureau TT.

A new report confirms the long-known problem, but with an improved foundation - he says it becomes apparent how systematic and widespread the exploitation is.

This problem threatens trust in the welfare system, according to Rostami.

If we don't have better protection in the future this might lead to a questioning of the entire system with personal assistants.

Since the assistance system affects some of the most vulnerable people in society there must be a special protection and tough inspections of the industry, he continues.