In a shocking case from northern Sweden, a man in his 60s is accused of exploiting his wife by selling sexual services involving her to at least 120 men. The police investigation was prompted by the wife’s report, which led to the preparation of criminal charges for aggravated procurement against the husband. As the case unfolds, the prosecutor Ida Annerstedt highlighted the extensive scale of the exploitation, signaling a severe violation of the wife's rights.

The details of this investigation have raised critical questions regarding the nature of consent and coercion in this relationship. Although the prosecutor refrained from commenting on whether coercion was involved or if the woman may have been drugged, the implications of such allegations are significant. Under Swedish law, while selling sex is not illegal, buying sex and procuring it from others are considered criminal offenses. This unique legal framework raises the profile of the woman as a victim in a situation often marred by stigma toward sex work.

The accused, who has been in custody since October, denies any wrongdoing and is expected to be indicted on March 13, with a trial to follow shortly thereafter. This case not only sheds light on the troubling dynamics of domestic exploitation but also underscores the legal complexities involved in cases relating to sex work in Sweden, where the protection of victims remains a priority.