A man employed by Malmö's home care service is suspected of raping an 80-year-old woman in her own home, according to reports from Sydsvenskan. The alleged assault reportedly occurred during a home care visit, with the suspect taking advantage of his position to access the elderly woman's residence. The case has drawn criticism from prosecutors who allege that Malmö city authorities delayed more than two weeks before reporting the incident to police.
This case follows several previous incidents across Sweden where home care employees have been convicted of sexual assaults against elderly clients, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities in the care system for Sweden's aging population. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released further details about the suspect or the exact circumstances of the alleged crime.