A 30-year-old man from Romerike has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for sexually abusing several underage girls, some as young as twelve. The abuse primarily occurred via Snapchat, where the man encouraged the girls to send him videos of themselves engaged in sexual acts, while he reciprocated by sending videos of himself masturbating. The vulnerable situations of several victims were highlighted in court, exacerbating the severity of the man's actions.

The man also faced charges for physical abuse against a twelve-year-old girl. During interactions, he misrepresented his age, claiming to be in his late teens while being in his mid-twenties. The court, found by Romerike and Glåmdal District Court, emphasized the grooming tactics employed in these communications, wherein the man quickly diverted conversations to sexual topics after ascertaining the victims' ages.

In mitigation, the court cited the man's acknowledgment of guilt for all offenses, which was considered to influence the sentencing. The incident underscores the risks associated with social media platforms such as Snapchat, especially for minors, and raises important discussions about online safety and the need for stronger protective measures against such predatory behaviors.