A 61-year-old Swedish man has been sentenced to four years and five months in prison for forcing his wife to have sex with more than 120 men. The man, whose identity remains undisclosed, was convicted on charges including aggravated pimping, assault, and unlawful threats following a trial in the Angermanland region of northern Sweden.
Details of the Abuse
During the trial, the court heard how the man exerted control over his spouse by administering drugs to her, isolating her at their remote home in eastern Sweden, and exploiting her limited social connections. He also installed surveillance cameras throughout the property, which at times recorded the sexual encounters. The man further threatened to kill her, pour petrol on her, burn her, and cut off her fingers, according to court testimony.
Investigation and Arrest
The man had been in custody since October after the woman reported the incidents to police. Prosecutors stated earlier this year that he was suspected of selling sex with his wife to at least 120 men. The case has drawn comparisons to the Dominique Pelicot trial in France, where a man drugged his wife and allowed dozens of men to rape her over nine years.
Court Outcome
After a hearing that concluded in late May, the court acquitted the defendant of eight counts of rape and three counts of attempted rape. The sentence reflects the severity of the crimes, though the acquittals highlight the challenges in prosecuting such cases.
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