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19 September 2026

Swedish teenager jailed for attempted murder, rape and assault committed online, with victims in Germany and Australia

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Source reporting: The Guardian World

Swedish teenager jailed for attempted murder, rape and assault committed online, with victims in Germany and Australia

Eighteen-year-old known as Chai was active in networks notorious for their sadistic exploitation of young people A Swedish teenager known as Chai has been sentenced to more than 10 years in jail for attempted murder, rape and aggravated assault – crimes committed via the internet, including against a teenage girl in Australia . The district court found that Chai, 18, was active in online networks notorious for their sadistic extortion of young and vulnerable people, coercing them to create sexually explicit material or engage in acts of violence – and for the youth of those involved. In Australia, support is available at Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636, Lifeline on 13 11 14, and at MensLine on 1300 789 978. In the UK, the charity Mind is available on 0300 123 3393 and Childline on 0800 1111. In the US, call or text Mental Health America at 988 or chat 988lifeline.

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