JLC Gold Dispute Remains Unresolved After Eight-hour mediation
Gothenburg, Sweden – November 3, 2025 – A day-long mediation attempt to resolve the dispute over gold discovered in a Mölndal villa linked to YouTube group JLC ended Monday without a public announcement of any agreement, leaving the fate of the treasure uncertain.
The mediation, held at the Gothenburg District Court, brought together Carl Déman and Lucas Simonsson of JLC, the craftsman who unearthed the gold, the previous homeowner, and representatives from the estate.The parties spent eight hours negotiating,hoping to avoid a trial scheduled for February. However, mediator Karl glimnell confirmed that details of the discussions remain confidential.
The gold was initially found nearly two years ago in the home of Déman and Simonsson. The discovery sparked a legal battle over ownership, pitting the current homeowners against the craftsman and the previous seller. The outcome of the mediation – or the lack thereof – will determine whether the case proceeds to court, were a judge will ultimately decide who rightfully possesses the gold.
“What has been said is that what happened during the negotiation – there is secrecy about it. I can’t say anything,” glimnell told the Gothenburg Post. He emphasized the binding nature of mediation confidentiality, stating, “If you are a mediator, you, then everyone, must keep the agreements that you talk about and then confidentiality applies.”
Expressen has reached out to lawyers representing all parties involved for comment. The Gothenburg Post was present at the Gothenburg District Court during the proceedings.