V's Mohamed Ali on the debts: "I was completely honest"

The Left Party is in the process of changing premises in the Riksdag. One of the few Riksdag members who is present in the moving chaos is Mohamed Ali, the party's cruise missile from Borlänge. In recent days, he has been doing interviews on a continuous basis - but on Friday several were cancelled. Mohamed Ali was sick.

Now he takes a cigarette break before sitting down in front of the camera.

How is the situation?

- That's good.

How have these weeks been?

- It was a little stressful. But now I'm up and running.

Have you ever considered resigning your seat in the Riksdag?

- Yes, but the voters who have given me their trust have given me support. I have received a few hundred emails every day supporting me and showing concern. It gives energy to continue.

For over a month after the election, Mohamed Ali from Borlänge stayed out of the limelight. Nevertheless, his name is one of the most rewritten since the election when, after just under a year as a member of the Left Party, he cruised past the top name in Dalarna and into the Riksdag.

The reason for the attention: a police investigation that began after the election into suspected election fraud in Borlänge linked to his personal election campaign. The investigation is ongoing and it is still unclear what the consequences will be.

Last week, the police raided three addresses linked to the investigation and three people have been served with suspicion of election fraud - none of them is Mohamed Ali.

What do you think about the suspicions?

- I have read about them. I have not been served. But it's great that it's being investigated.

What does it mean for your parliamentary seat if someone who campaigned for you is convicted of a crime.

- Since I am not served, I will continue my work. Those who have committed any crime will be punished.

But you haven't seen anything strange?

- No.

He says that he campaigned in a good way in Borlänge - where he is known.

- It is the diversity that decided that I was elected. It has helped that I can speak different languages. I have knocked on doors and talked to people in different areas. It has attracted votes to the Left Party and to myself.

DN has previously reported on how the election of Mohamed Ali led to conflicts within the Left Party in Dalarna. In an internal SMS, the selection committee's Jenny Larsson has written:

"We have been led behind the scenes and I find it extremely troubling and dishonest of Mohamed."

What do you think about party colleagues seeing it as being led behind the scenes?

- I can't talk about what anyone actually thinks about it. But I was completely honest. I spoke to the Left Party locally in Dalarna in an honest way. I have given the information that was needed when I joined the Left Party.

When Mohamed Ali signed his candidacy declaration for the Left Party, it was not mentioned that he has many debts and has been wanted by the Kronofogden. According to an examination by Expressen, he has had debt problems for ten years. These include unpaid CSN loans, child maintenance, unsecured loans and traffic fines.

When he applied for citizenship in 2024, he was refused - as he had more than 163,000 kroner in debt to the Kronofogden at the same time as a debt settlement was underway. Two years later, in February 2026, he became a citizen - just before he ran for the Riksdag.

Were you completely open about the debts to the Left Party?

- Yes, I was honest with the Left Party and also with the authorities. I had nothing to hide. I've had a messy past in life but I've tried to do the best I can.

Is there a problem with having so much debt and being a Member of Parliament at the same time?

- Yes, as I said, I've had a messy past in life. For the past two years, I had a good handle on my finances. But for the past few weeks, due to stress and the threats I have received, I have not been able to call the authorities and be served. But as soon as I could, I applied for reconsideration to pay my debts and make things right for me.

Why is it important to you to become a Member of Parliament?

- To influence politics, fight for equality, strengthen the welfare system and represent those who have given me their trust.

Has anyone tried to get you to resign your parliamentary seat during this time?

- I don't want to comment on that.

How do you think the Left Party leadership has handled this situation?

- They were great. I have had good contact with V and especially with my group leader. There have been good and constructive conversations.

So how does it feel now that you are in the Riksdag?

- Great.