Orbán goes in harsh terms to attack Sweden's government, which he believes "lectures" Hungary on the rule of law principle.
"At the same time, criminal networks exploit Swedish children as murderers, knowing that they will not be convicted", he writes, referring to an article in the German newspaper Die Welt.
Orbán also claims that "284 minors have been arrested for as many murders" in Sweden – figures that are not correct. He further claims that they have been exploited by the "mafia".
The post on X is accompanied by a video where Orbán speaks, interspersed with clips that appear to be from Sweden, but which in several cases seem to have been taken abroad.
This is how a country collapses, every law, all order is broken down. What remains is barbarism, he says in the clip.
Kristersson's response
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) strikes back and responds to the claims on X.
"This is hair-raising lies. It's no surprise that they come from the man who dismantles the principles of the rule of law in his own country. Orbán is desperate ahead of the upcoming Hungarian election", he writes on X.
Later, the Prime Minister commented on Orbán's outburst during a press conference on defense.
We are not entirely unaccustomed to the fact that stupid things are said from Hungary's side. Honestly, it's much worse what Hungary does to Ukraine, than Orbán spreading lies about Sweden.
"No good ally"
When asked if Hungary is a good ally, Kristersson replies:
No, Hungary is not a good ally. Hungary is now making it impossible to make joint decisions within the EU and is a systematic opponent of incorporating Ukraine into the EU and NATO community. This can only be changed by Hungarian voters.
In the article in Die Welt, which Orbán refers to, it is stated that about 280 girls between 15 and 17 years old were investigated for murder, manslaughter or other violent crimes last year. It does not appear from the article how the distribution between the crimes looks. It is also not known if the cases are related to organized crime.
Last year, 92 cases of deadly violence were recorded in Sweden, according to Brå.
Corrected: In an earlier version of the text, an incorrect translation of a crime classification occurred.
