It is true that when he left Sweden he was free to leave. However, it is also true that he has since been wanted for questioning and a European warrant was iss

It is true that when he left Sweden he was free to leave. However, it is also true that he has since been wanted for questioning and a European warrant was issues for him to be taken to Sweden for questioning - which he has refused. He is hiding in an embassy, fleeing from the justice system to this day. So when he left Sweden, yes he did not flee the justice system but by refusing to return for questioning, skipping bail and hiding in a foreign embassy he has.