A 61-year-old man from Sweden has been sentenced to four years and five months in prison for coercing his wife into engaging in sexual activities with over 120 men. The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was found guilty of several charges, including aggravated pimping, attempted rape, assault, and making unlawful threats after a trial in northern Sweden’s Angermanland region.
During the proceedings, it was revealed that the man exerted control over his wife by administering drugs, isolating her on their secluded farm in Kramfors, and taking advantage of her limited social connections. He also installed surveillance cameras in the property to document sexual encounters and made threats of violence, including death, arson, and mutilation, to intimidate his wife.
In addition to the primary defendant, 29 individuals were accused of purchasing sexual services. Twenty-eight of them were convicted of a combined 56 offenses, with two receiving prison sentences, according to the court. Prosecutors stated that the men traveled from various parts of the country to the farm to engage in sexual activities with the victim in 2022. The woman eventually reported her husband to the authorities in October 2025, putting an end to her ordeal.
The man has been in custody since his wife came forward in October. Prosecutors previously suspected him of facilitating sexual encounters between his wife and at least 120 men. This case has drawn comparisons to the infamous situation of Dominique Pelicot in France, who subjected his then-wife, Gisele, to similar abuse over a prolonged period.
Following a trial that concluded in late May, the court acquitted the defendant of eight rape charges and three attempted rape charges. In seven instances, it was difficult to ascertain if the woman’s involvement was involuntary, and in one case, the specific sexual acts were unclear.
Judge Johan Ahlberg stated that the man coerced and influenced his wife into engaging in sexual activities, broadcasting them online, attracting additional clients, and attempting to persuade neighbors and customers to have intercourse with her. The court highlighted that this manipulation often involved persistent pressure and demeaning language.
The man has denied any wrongdoing, claiming that he only facilitated consensual encounters. In Sweden, the purchase and procurement of sexual services are criminal offenses, while selling sex by sex workers is not illegal, as they are viewed as exploited individuals.