A Swedish investigation has revealed extensive abuse and fraud in international adoptions over several decades, unveiling child trafficking incidents from the 1970s through the 2000s. Reports indicate that many adopted children were brought to Sweden without parental consent or were falsely declared dead. The government had prior knowledge of these irregularities, which were highlighted in a 2021 probe initiated after media reports. Anna Singer of the commission emphasized the significant gaps in documentation related to the origins of adopted children, often prioritizing the facilitation of international adoptions over ethical practices.
"There have been confirmed cases of child trafficking in every decade from the 1970s to the 2000s, primarily in the context of private adoptions," Anna Singer said.
"The conclusion is that there have been irregularities in the international adoptions to Sweden," Singer said, adding that the government had been aware of these issues "very early on."
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