Swedish premier slams Orban's claim on Sweden’s security as 'outrageous lies'

Hungarian leader claims criminal networks in Sweden use children as killers

By Melike Pala

BRUSSELS (AA) - Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on Monday rejected Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's claims that Sweden is "collapsing" due to rising gang violence, calling them "outrageous lies."

Orban earlier shared a post on the US social media platform X, citing a German newspaper article, alleging that criminal networks in Sweden are recruiting underage children as killers.

He claimed that "over 280 underage girls" have been arrested for murder and accused the Swedish government of lecturing Hungary on the rule of law despite what he described as Sweden’s deteriorating security situation.

Kristersson swiftly responded on X, saying: "These are outrageous lies. Not surprising coming from the man who is dismantling the rule of law in his own country."

He added that Orban is "desperate ahead of the upcoming Hungarian election."

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