A 35-year-old man has been sentenced to prison for human trafficking and exploitation of three Polish men in Skåne, according to Malmö District Court. The man received a prison sentence of two years and ten months and was ordered to pay over 900,000 kronor in compensation to the victims.
The case involved three Polish men who were allegedly lured from Poland to Sweden with promises of construction jobs and free accommodation. According to the prosecution, the true purpose was to exploit the workers. The victims reportedly had their identification documents taken from them and did not receive the wages they were promised, receiving only small sums instead.
Court documents indicate that one of the victims was so hungry that he had to eat apples from a garden and dog food. The Malmö District Court found the 35-year-old man guilty of human trafficking and human exploitation charges. The sentencing took place on March 3, 2026, marking a significant case of labor exploitation in the region.