The Swedish public prosecutor has charged a 32-year-old man from Gävle in a significant case involving sexual crimes against 27 girls, as confirmed in a press release from the Swedish prosecution authority. The reported offenses occurred between 2020 and 2025, primarily online, and the victims were aged between 9 and 14 years old. While most of the victims are from Sweden, there are also reports of one victim each from Denmark, Norway, and Ireland, as noted by prosecutor Mattias Vilhelmsson.

The charges against the 32-year-old include over 50 counts of child rape, severe child exploitation, offenses involving sexual materials with children, and sexual abuse. According to the indictment, many of these abuses occurred via the social media platform Snapchat, where the accused allegedly coerced the girls into performing sexual acts on themselves, which the prosecution categorizes as rape. Additionally, he reportedly persuaded the girls to film themselves naked, further amplifying the severity of the charges.

Moreover, this case highlights critical issues surrounding online safety for minors and the responsibilities of social media platforms in preventing such abuses. The accused was employed at a school, raising concerns about the potential failings in safeguarding practices. This high-profile case is set to draw significant public attention in Sweden and potentially lead to broader discussions on child protection laws and online regulation across the Nordic countries.