Sweden Charges Man With Aggravated Pimping, Eight Rapes After Forcing Wife Into Prostitution
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Sweden Charges Man With Aggravated Pimping, Eight Rapes After Forcing Wife Into Prostitution

30 March, 2026.Crime.4 sources

Key Takeaways

  • A 62-year-old man was charged with aggravated pimping for selling his wife's sexual services.
  • He allegedly forced his wife to have sex with over 120 men.
  • He was arrested in late October and has been held in custody.

Man Charged After Forcing Wife Into Sex Work

A Swedish prosecutor charged a 62-year-old man with aggravated pimping, multiple rapes, and assault.

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He allegedly forced his wife to have sex with more than 120 men.

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He benefited financially from pressuring his wife to perform sexual acts and supervised encounters.

Multiple Rapes, Threats, and Exploitation

The man was charged with eight rapes and four attempted rapes.

Prosecutors described the case as ruthless exploitation.

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Several threats included warnings about unleashing the monster.

Victim Seeks Justice

The victim's lawyer stated the charges resulted from serious and aggravated crimes.

The case highlights legal complexities in Sweden.

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The purchase of sex is illegal, but the sale is not.

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