In brief
Carl Lundstrom, a key financier behind the infamous file-sharing platform Pirate Bay, has died following a plane crash in northern Slovenia. The 64-year-old Lundstrom, who was also known for his political activism within far-right circles, was piloting a small Mooney M20 aircraft when it lost contact with air traffic control shortly after departure from Zagreb, Croatia. Rescue efforts were hampered by adverse weather conditions, and investigators later discovered parts of the aircraft scattered near a rural wooden hut. Lundstrom, the grandson of the founder of the Swedish crispbread company Wasabröd, had a controversial history, including a 2009 conviction for aiding copyright infringement.
In a statement outlining the incident, the Alternative for Sweden party confirmed the news of Lundstrom's death, noting he was the only occupant aboard the plane when it crashed in a remote mountainous area known for its challenging weather. Slovenian police reported their difficulty accessing the crash site due to poor conditions that required rescuers to utilize ground routes. The exact cause of the crash remains under investigation as authorities continue to piece together the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
