Alexander Ernstberger's hidden role in crisis-hit Bonti revealed

Bonti is bought in 2020 by Alexander Ernstberger's best friend Robin Seger and his brother, Edward Ernstberger. It doesn't take long before the company ends up in a deep crisis.

Alexander Ernstberger initially downplays his involvement in the company:

- Losing money is never fun. Then you want a scapegoat. And then it will be grateful if someone says my last name.

But internal material reveals that he had a more significant role, even though his name was never seen publicly.

"The worst ditch in the world"

In chats and emails, we can see Alexander Ernstberger's involvement through his own Bonti email address. Among other things, he helps when new shareholders are to be attracted to the company.

When Mission Review confronts Ernstberger, he turns around and says he served as an advisor to his brother.

- This is the worst ditch in the world, because I agree to everything.

During the most chaotic years at Bonti – marked by conflict, losses and shareholders who feel cheated – Alexander Ernstberger is in prison after the Allra scandal.

He is released with a food ban. But Uppdrag sverningen receives information that the involvement in the brother's business continues.

- I have full control of everything that has to do with food bans and other things. I would never expose myself to that, says Alexander Ernstberger.

Mentioned in conversation

During the reconstruction of Bonti, Edward Ernstberger manages to create a scheme that enables his company Raptor to get money back.

He starts a new ownership company, a so-called holding company, to which Bonti's debts to Raptor are moved. At the same time, others – such as suppliers and the Swedish Tax Agency – must write down debts that Bonti owes them.

Mission review may take part in a recording relating to the debts to Raptor, where reference is made to Alexander Ernstberger:

"Alex has a slightly autistic side that concluded agreements apply, so if there is someone who is a priority lender, then that is what applies. It is not possible to deviate from it, so I no longer come with him," says Robin Seger.

The bailiff, who checks that food bans are being followed, may take part in the recording: