{"id":73250,"date":"2025-03-29T11:26:17","date_gmt":"2025-03-29T10:26:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/actionagainstchildabduction.com\/?p=73250"},"modified":"2026-05-29T06:16:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T03:16:15","slug":"sw-2025-03-29-prosecutors-indifference-from-victim-to-forgotten","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/actionagainstchildabduction.com\/sk\/sw-2025-03-29-prosecutors-indifference-from-victim-to-forgotten\/","title":{"rendered":"SW 2025.03.29 Prosecutors Indifference"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Rule of Law \u2013<\/em> A Disgrace<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Prosecutors’ Indifference <\/strong>\u2013 From Victim to Forgotten?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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When Justice and Legal Protection Fail<\/em><\/strong>:<\/strong> Sweden prides itself on being a champion of children’s rights, yet when children are unlawfully taken to other countries, the state fails time and again. Despite international conventions and Swedish law prohibiting child abduction, affected parents are often left to handle the situation alone. The very authorities that should act \u2013 the Prosecutor\u2019s Office and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs \u2013 display a shocking indifference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children are taken out of the country by a parent or relative, often under the pretense of a vacation or temporary visit. When it becomes clear that the child will not return, the remaining parent is met with a lengthy, bureaucratic process that leaves them powerless. Instead of taking decisive action, Swedish authorities respond with passivity, excuses, and an unwillingness to pursue these cases, effectively allowing criminals to walk free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sweden calls itself a nation of justice, yet when it comes to abducted children, it turns its back on them. Parents are met with helpless officials and a legal system that lacks both to resolve and the will to protect the most vulnerable. Children’s lives are destroyed while authorities hide behind excuses such as “lack of resources”, “complex legal processes”, and “diplomatic difficulties”. This is nothing short of a complete surrender to those who break the law.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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A scientific paper\/report that gives a deeper insight and some of the reasons to the above: Sweden\u2019s Self-perceived Global Role \u2013 Promises and Contradictions<\/a><\/em> <\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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A Legal System That Refuses to Act<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Swedish law explicitly prohibits taking a child abroad without the consent of the other guardian. It is a serious crime, yet the law is applied selectively. If a parent in Sweden keeps a child away from the other guardian, authorities act swiftly. But if the child is taken abroad? Suddenly, there is no urgency, and the excuses pile up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 “It is a civil matter”
\u2022 “We cannot influence other countries\u2019 legal systems”<\/strong>
\u2022 “We are Neutral”
\u2022 “We must act cautiously in international relations”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, children lose contact with the parents left behind in Sweden. Many are subjected to psychological manipulation, coercion, and, in some cases, physical abuse, Swedish authorities stand idly by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Swedish Penal Code (Chapter 7, Section 4), it is a crime to take a child abroad without consent. Sweden has also committed to the Hague Convention, which is meant to ensure the swift return of abducted children. Yet, it is extremely rare for prosecutors to handle these cases with the priority they demand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parents who turn to the Prosecutor\u2019s Office encounter an impenetrable wall of bureaucracy. Reports rarely lead to immediate intervention, and in the few cases where charges are filed, the chances of the child being returned remain minimal. Swedish prosecutors abdicate their responsibility, shifting the burden onto civil legal processes, where the left-behind parent is expected to battle an unfamiliar legal system alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Zara” is hiding \u2013 The investigation against her ex-husband has been ongoing for two years<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutor Sofia Mineur<\/a><\/strong>, in an attempt to justify her reluctance to handle the case urgently, sent an email to the Swedish media outlet Expressen explaining that “The preliminary investigation has been delayed, and it is entirely my responsibility. My workload has been high, and that is the reason why the case has not been handled in the desired manner”<\/a>. Prosecutor Sofia Mineur needed two years to open the case file<\/strong><\/em><\/span>!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Another example of Administrative Apathy<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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On January 20, 2025, Nic. Cheropoulos, victim of child Abduction, received a letter from Prosecutor Sofia Mineur<\/strong>, informing him that the case concerning the abduction of his children is being closed. Since his children were abducted in 2017, the investigation has been characterized by negligence, incompetence, and a clear unwillingness from both the Prosecutor\u2019s Office and the Police to thoroughly and properly investigate the circumstances.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, the case file regarding the abduction of his children was opened for the first time in April 12, 2021. This information was disclosed to him by a case officer within the police. Shortly thereafter, this officer became unreachable, and a new case officer was assigned to the case.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The investigation conducted by the police has been marred by serious deficiencies, particularly during interrogations with Maria Kaberska (now Khatsanovska) in connection with the abduction in 2017. <\/em>Maria Khatsanovska, formerly Kaberska<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, was involved in the abduction of Nicolaos Cheropoulos children, an act that was classified in 2021 as \u201cgross complicity in child abduction\u201d.<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the fathers repeated and loud statements to the police and prosecutor from day one of the abduction\u2014that it is not possible to purchase same-day airline tickets online\u2014this information was ignored. This was also overlooked by the police\u2019s interrogator at the time, despite their knowledge of the facts.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maria Khatsanovska, formerly Kaberska<\/strong><\/a>, left Sweden in January 2019 and now resides in London, where she works for the company Deliveroo. Her departure from Sweden can be presumed to have been a flight, as she was aware that the father would never cease questioning and seeking to prove the falsehoods she presented during interrogations.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In summary, both the Prosecutor and the Police have demonstrated significant shortcomings in their work. A thorough and serious investigation has, in essence, never been conducted, as the authorities appear to have prioritized maintaining their own comfort zones over ensuring justice and have shown an unwillingness to act beyond their established routines.<\/strong><\/em> This is shameful and a moral shortcoming!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the father express his gratitude to the case officer who, despite later being removed from the case, provided valuable information and demonstrated a professional and empathetic approach. It is disheartening that such dedication is neither encouraged nor acknowledged.<\/em> The question that still remains is: WHY?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For left-behind parents, child abduction is more than an emotional tragedy, it\u2019s an overwhelming financial and psychological burden. Lengthy legal battles, exorbitant costs, and endless complications often mar the path to securing a child\u2019s return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many parents feel abandoned by a system that should support them, instead encountering unclear procedures, poor communication, and an unsettling lack of empathy from Swedish authorities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Anthoula and Alexandra Cheropoulou Abducted 2017 \u2013<\/strong> Interpol<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While parents navigate this daunting bureaucratic maze, the true cost is borne by the children. Removed from their homes and stripped of their stability, these young victims experience severe disruptions to their education, social development, and emotional well-being.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sweden\u2019s system, instead of providing urgent and compassionate assistance, often prioritizes adherence to protocol over the lives it is meant to safeguard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parents are left to confront an unresponsive, impersonal bureaucracy, powerless to protect their children from the fallout.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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