Last week, police were called to a migrant housing facility in Märsta, north of Stockholm, in response to a report of a serious crime. Following this incident, both the police and prosecutors have withheld further information, leading to growing public concern. However, according to reports from SVT Nyheter and other outlets, there are suspicions that a child has been subjected to sexual abuse within a public area of the facility. The investigation is currently ongoing, but details remain scarce as authorities navigate the sensitive nature of the allegations.

In recent months, SVT Nyheter has conducted an investigation into the Migration Agency's reception and return centers, examining past incident reports from the Märsta center. These documents reveal a troubling pattern of various issues including fights, threats, drug use, and alarming incidents where individuals have approached children inappropriately. For instance, in May 2024, a man was accused of disturbing behavior towards women, which included reports of him staring at young girls and harassing them. Similarly, in June 2024, another man was reported for watching minors and making unwanted advances towards a young girl, raising serious safety concerns within the facility.

The revelations about the alleged abuse at the Migration Agency's return center have sparked significant discussions about the safety of children in such environments, and there is increasing pressure on government authorities to ensure the safety and welfare of vulnerable populations. With ongoing investigations, there's a call for more transparency and action to address the reported issues within the system that aims to support refugees and migrants, particularly children who are at heightened risk of exploitation and abuse.