Five Charged in Brutal Sexual Abuse Case Involving Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
Two women and three men are prosecuted for humiliating sexual abuse of individuals with intellectual disabilities in Sweden, with trial set for November 13.
- • Five individuals (two women, three men) charged with severe sexual abuse of intellectually disabled victims.
- • Crimes involved humiliating acts filmed and shared among perpetrators.
- • Investigation began with phone seizure revealing numerous videos and chats.
- • Victims were coerced into degrading sexual acts, highlighting their vulnerability.
- • Trial is set for November 13; accused deny all allegations.
Key details
Two women and three men in Sweden are facing prosecution for multiple severe sexual crimes against individuals with intellectual disabilities, with a trial set to begin on November 13. The charges arise from a police investigation that started after authorities seized one of the accused's phones, uncovering a large amount of explicit videos and chat messages depicting the crimes.
The victims, all diagnosed with some form of intellectual disability, were subjected to humiliating sexual abuse. They were coerced into performing sexual acts on themselves, often while being filmed by the perpetrators. The charges describe acts so degrading that victims were instructed to crawl on all fours, smear food on themselves, or even inflict harm using various objects.
Investigating officer Lena Bohlin stated the crimes appeared to be motivated not by sexual gratification but rather by a desire to humiliate the victims. Evidence from the videos shows the perpetrators laughing during the abuses, highlighting the calculated cruelty. The prosecutors emphasized the perpetrators' "recklessness" and "brutality," especially given the extreme vulnerability of the victims.
All accused deny the charges. The case has attracted significant attention due to the egregious nature of the abuse and the vulnerable status of those affected. The trial starting next week will bring these disturbing details into court, as the Swedish legal system seeks justice for the victims.