A father whose children were taken into care under Sweden's LVU (Law on Care of Young Persons) legislation has been accused of orchestrating a campaign of threats against politicians and social services staff in Huddinge. According to SVT Stockholm, the father, who now resides in Turkey and has been arrested in absentia, allegedly wrote in an email to Huddinge social services: "Ordering murders of 50 people is easier than ordering food on Foodora."
Seven individuals - five men and two women - are currently on trial in connection with the case, which involves a preliminary investigation spanning nearly 3,500 pages. The charges include serious crimes such as unlawful taking of children, serious obstruction of justice, serious threats against officials, incitement to serious threats, serious arson, and serious damage to property.
Ordering murders of 50 people is easier than ordering food on Foodora.
Prosecutors allege the seven defendants acted on behalf of the father. Multiple officials and politicians in Huddinge municipality have reportedly lived in fear and anxiety since three children were taken into LVU care. The father allegedly threatened not only officials and politicians but also mentioned their relatives in emails.
One politician, whose car was burned and now lives under a protected identity, told SVT Stockholm: "It's clear that this affects who wants to work here, who wants to become a social secretary in Huddinge." The verdict against the seven defendants is expected to be delivered today.
It's clear that this affects who wants to work here, who wants to become a social secretary in Huddinge.