The accused business leader was questioned for four hours yesterday. He then pleaded guilty to the charge, police attorney Geir Magne Søfteland in the Agder police district told news. – He gave his version of the case. He was cooperative and answered the questions the police asked, he says. Dagens Næringsliv reported last week that the police are sitting on over 1,000 video files from back to 2021 in the surreptitious filming case from Arendalsuka. news also confirmed this. But the police cannot yet say anything about the total extent, because all the seized material has not yet been examined. In other words, it is not clear how many people have been secretly filmed, and in what contexts it has happened. – As of now, the charge remains unchanged. But when we have gone through all the seizures, it is possible that other people will also come. But it is too early to say anything about, says Søfteland. POLICE ATTORNEY: Geir Magne Søfteland in Agder police district. Photo: Espen Bierud / news Surreptitious filming in the bathroom The surreptitious filming the man is charged with is said to have taken place during Arendal Week earlier this autumn. The accused man held a top position in a Norwegian business organization until last weekend. He is said to have placed a hidden camera in the bathroom in the apartment he shared with a politician, two colleagues and a journalist during Arendalsuka, news could tell a week ago. According to the victims in the case, the camera was mounted inside a mobile speaker, which belongs to the man. The loudspeaker was placed in the bathroom, and the victims say they are sure that they were filmed during their stay in Arendal. The accused’s lawyer Alexander Nyheim Jenssen has not responded to news’s inquiry today. But when the case became known, he announced that his client would cooperate with the police. – He is prepared to cooperate with the police, in order to be able to clarify all aspects of the case, including putting all the cards on the table and acknowledging the facts, Jenssen wrote in a statement to news. – First of all, my client is very sorry and ashamed of the case and wants to contribute to a quick, orderly and fair clarification in the legal system for the sake of those affected. He feels great compassion for those affected, and of course wants the case undone. My client is on sick leave and is currently undergoing treatment, he said. LAWYER: Alexander Nyheim Jenssen. Photo: Cecilie Valentine Brekke / news 1000 files The police have previously confirmed that searches have been carried out in the accused’s home and workplace. The at least 1,000 video files that the police now have were recorded from 2021 onwards, according to what news is informed. – I cannot confirm that. I can confirm that we have made a seizure. But I will not say anything about the extent and what has been seized. – Why does it take time to get an overview? – There are a few things that need to be done. In addition, we must interrogate the victims. – Have you seized additional recording equipment? – As I said, I cannot confirm what we have seized. – How far back in time were the recordings made? – We do not yet have a full overview of the scope. It is something we seek to gain an overview of through investigation and review of seizures. Søfteland says he cannot comment on whether recordings have been made in other contexts. – Are you working on the basis of a theory that there are more people filmed than three who have reported the case? – As of now, there are three victims who are included in the charge. A review of the seizure will show whether there are more people who are offended. Published 06.09.2024, at 16.18
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