Former Swedish Royal Court Employee Charged with Multiple Child Sex Crimes

A former employee of the Swedish royal court, a man in his 50s, has been charged with multiple counts of child sexual abuse following a police investigation that began after a concerned parent reported suspicious online activity involving their daughter. The man is accused of posing as a younger individual to exploit underage girls, with ten victims identified by authorities, aged between seven and fourteen. \n\nThe investigation revealed that the man engaged with victims primarily through Snapchat, where he communicated using a fake younger persona. Police searches of his residence uncovered approximately 100 images of child pornography, with indications of additional unidentified victims. Prosecutor Tomas Engman stated that the charges include child exploitation through sexual posing, child pornography offenses, and invasive photography, with alleged crimes occurring between 2020 and 2023.\n\nUpon notification by the police, the royal court immediately suspended the man from his duties and confirmed he will not return to his position. He had worked closely with the royal family, making the case particularly sensitive. The police continue their investigation as the legal process moves forward.