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Prosecutor Identifies About 120 Suspected Sex Buyers in Swedish Case Alleging Husband Exploited Wife

Prosecutors expect to file charges in mid-March following months of pre-trial detention.

Overview

  • Investigators say the man is suspected of aggravated pimping by facilitating and profiting from his wife's sexual services.
  • The suspect has been held in pre-trial detention since October after alleged conduct that reportedly began in January 2022.
  • Authorities have identified roughly 120 men who allegedly paid for sex with the woman, an increase from earlier estimates of about 30.
  • Prosecutors indicate some of the identified buyers could face separate legal action because purchasing sex is illegal in Sweden.
  • The wife reported the case to police and told public broadcaster SVT she was sometimes under the influence of drugs and alcohol and cannot recall all events.