Children Abducted from Foster Home Placed Within Father's Network Amid Threats and Legal Battles

In March 2025, a concerning child abduction unfolded in Sweden when children were taken from their foster home and placed with a relative within their father's network. This relative resides in Turkey, where the father is currently evading arrest. The father asserted he has full control over the relative, describing the children's living situation as if the children were physically with him.

Prior to the abduction, the children were reportedly contacted through a video game by the relative, who warned them about being picked up. The case has sparked intense challenges for social services, who have faced serious threats and acts of violence, including arson attacks linked to this situation. Despite indications of honor-related motives surrounding the children's circumstances, authorities placed them with the father's relative.

Camilla Broo, director of Huddinge municipality, stated that all decisions were made prioritizing the children's best interests, though she refrained from commenting on specific placement decisions. The father denies allegations of abuse and claims there was an agreement for a new review of the children's situation with social services, which he believes was disrupted by external interference.

In July 2025, a court ruling imposed a travel ban on the children due to the risk of them being taken out of the country again, highlighting ongoing legal efforts to protect them. This case underscores the complexities faced by Swedish social services and legal authorities when dealing with family networks, international jurisdictions, and potential honor-related issues, compounded by threats and violence directed at involved officials.