Värmland Pastor Charged with Serious Child Pornography Offenses
A pastor in Värmland faces charges after 715 files of child pornography were found on his devices.
Key Points
- • Pastor charged with serious child pornography offenses in Värmland.
- • 715 files discovered on his devices, including work computer.
- • Investigation triggered by NCMEC alert to Swedish police.
- • Church community expresses shock, claims no prior misconduct indicated.
A pastor from Värmland, Sweden, has been charged with serious child pornography offenses after a significant quantity of illicit material was found on his devices. Authorities uncovered 715 files of child pornography on the pastor's work computer and personal devices. The investigation was triggered by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), which notified Swedish police about multiple IP addresses linked to the possession of these sensitive materials.
Upon learning of the allegations, the pastor's employer promptly suspended him, as he had been working with children for several years. A church representative expressed disbelief over the pastor's actions, mentioning that there had been no previous indications of inappropriate behavior throughout his service.
The pastor has acknowledged the possession of child pornography, and a trial is set for Wednesday. In Sweden, such serious offenses carry a penalty ranging from one to six years in prison.