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Sweden's Gang Crisis: Youth Recruitment Fuels Violence
11/5/2025
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Story summary
- Sweden faces a severe gang crisis driven by digital recruitment through social media and encrypted messaging apps, with around 62,000 individuals connected to criminal networks.
- Some youths as young as 15 have been lured into violent acts for money or belonging.
- Authorities report a notable increase in minors involved in murder cases.
- Sweden's proposals seek to enhance police powers, while debates on encryption and privacy continue across Europe.
