Overview

• The couple fled Sweden after Stedsans, their eco-retreat, was declared bankrupt in March 2025, leaving behind significant financial and environmental issues.
• Authorities discovered 158 barrels of human waste improperly stored, leading to environmental contamination and being classified as an 'environmental crime.'
• Hansen and Helbæk reportedly owe millions in tax debts to Danish and Swedish authorities, with Swedish debts alone amounting to 6 million SEK.
• Staff reported animal welfare violations, including the abandonment of animals and multiple deaths due to neglect after the couple's departure.
• The couple has since been located in Guatemala, where they have started a new hotel business despite ongoing investigations into their actions in Sweden.