How 'crimfluencers' draw Swedish teenagers into a life of gang crime
Briefly

The recruitment of minors by criminal gangs in Sweden has escalated, with gangs using encrypted messaging apps to target children under 15, who cannot be prosecuted.
Recruiters offer financial incentives and logistical support to minors, illustrating a dangerous mix of manipulation and vulnerability that has made children easy targets for criminal enterprises.
Johan Olsson, head of NOA, noted that this has become like a job market for criminal assignments, where missions are posted in online forums.
Sweden's increasing gang violence, characterized by a rise in shootings and bombings, reflects a growing crisis where even children are embroiled in organized crime.
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