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Three times as many children suspected of murder plans

In just one year, the number of children under 15 years old suspected of involvement in murder plans has more than tripled, according to new figures from the Prosecution Authority.

» Updated: September 19 2024

» Published: August 19 2024

Three times as many children suspected of murder plans
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93 children under 15 years old are suspected of involvement in murder plans up to the end of July this year. This is an increase of 357 percent compared to the same period last year, when the corresponding figure was 26, according to SVT.

Hanna Paradis at Noa, the National Operational Department, within the police, sees it as a deliberate strategy by the criminal networks to use young perpetrators.

It's incredibly effective and brutal, she says to SVT.

The recruitment of children is now often done digitally, through chats and apps where lists with information about intended victims and compensation for the crimes circulate.

TT has previously reported that the proportion of minors between 15 and 17 who have been detained this year is at record levels. So far this year, at least 271 children have been detained.

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