A man from Strängnäs, Sweden, has been charged with attempting to deceive the family court by creating a counterfeit driver's license and allowing a friend to take a DNA test on his behalf in a paternity investigation. The man, in his thirties, reportedly registered a false address in Stockholm to avoid having to undergo the DNA test in his hometown. He obtained a bogus driver's license that featured his friend's photograph instead of his own, which enabled the friend to falsely present himself at the social office south of Stockholm to provide the DNA sample.

The family court, however, raised suspicions after the child’s mother expressed doubts about the integrity of the test, leading to further verification by authorities. Ultimately, after retesting, it was confirmed that the man was indeed the biological father of the child. He surrendered to the situation after the second test results came back positive, admitting to his actions and acknowledging the manipulation surrounding the initial testing process.

Both the man and his friend are now facing serious charges for gross document fraud, highlighting the lengths some individuals will go to in an attempt to evade responsibility, particularly in paternity cases. This case not only questions ethical boundaries regarding family law but also reflects on societal expectations surrounding parental accountability.