Copenhagen Municipality will investigate its technical systems following the arrest of a former employee accused of misusing the Central Person Register (CPR) to aid in planning murders related to gang activity. The National Unit for Special Crime (NSK) arrested a 27-year-old man, a former municipal employee, and charged him with multiple offenses related to serious crimes, including involvement in attempted murder.

The man is suspected of exploiting his access to the CPR register through his former workplace to obtain information, including addresses of specific individuals. Authorities believe this information was then used to facilitate criminal activities.

Jens-Kristian Lütken (V), the municipality’s mayor for employment and integration, expressed serious concern and announced he would raise the issue in the finance committee. He emphasized the importance of identifying and closing any vulnerabilities in the system to prevent future misuse. Lütken stated that even the smallest security flaw must be addressed immediately.

Lars Weiss (S), the municipality’s Lord Mayor, echoed Lütken’s concerns, stating that the matter is being viewed with “very, very serious concern.” In a written statement, Weiss condemned the abuse of position to commit crime as “completely outrageous and unacceptable,” emphasizing that such actions must not be possible.

While NSK has not disclosed the specific position the 27-year-old held or the administration he belonged to, the investigation aims to determine the extent of the misuse and implement necessary safeguards. Lütken noted that some administrations require broader access to the CPR register, such as those issuing passports. He added that his own administration has systems in place to flag unauthorized searches for citizens.