This is the 11946th most frequent Swedish word.
påstådda
Alleged.
In this sentence, 'påstådda' modifies 'bevisen' to indicate that the evidence is alleged or claimed.
De påstådda bevisen kunde inte verifieras.
The alleged evidence could not be verified.
Here, 'påstådda' modifies 'anklagelserna,' showing that the accusations are claimed but not confirmed.
Han nekade till de påstådda anklagelserna.
He denied the alleged accusations.
In this usage, 'påstådda' describes 'vittnena' as purported or alleged witnesses.