Teenage Girl Involved in Contract Killing in Sweden

A teenage girl has reportedly become involved in recruiting contract killers amid ongoing organized crime conflicts in Sweden. Prosecutors revealed a case involving a 15-year-old who accepted a mission to carry out an assassination using an encrypted messaging app.

Stockholm prosecutor Ida Arnell stated, “I had a case where a 15-year-old girl was recruited to shoot someone in the head.” She noted that the girl had options regarding the target’s location, choosing to aim for the head in this instance.

Allegedly, the girl, along with a 17-year-old male accomplice, fought for their lives after shooting the victim in various areas, including the neck, stomach, and legs.

This year, Sweden has charged 280 girls between the ages of 15 and 17 with violent offenses like murder and manslaughter. However, authorities couldn’t confirm how many of these cases are connected to organized crime. Prosecutors are striving to demonstrate that these girls can be just as ruthless as their male counterparts.

Arnell explained, “[Girls] have to show that they are even more determined and tougher to get the job done.”

Swedish Justice Minister Gunnar Stromer acknowledged that the role of women in criminal activities has often been underestimated. He remarked, “Preconceptions about the roles of women and girls in crime pose a risk that they are not seen as criminals or those in need.”

The government now considers these criminal activities as “systematic threats” to the country. Reports indicate that gang leaders conduct operations from overseas, while teenagers engage in gun violence and bombings organized through encrypted communication platforms.

A recent report revealed that two-thirds of girls involved in drug offenses have faced sexual violence, with many struggling with addiction and unresolved trauma.