Four arrested after alleged ferry rape between Sweden and Finland
Four men were arrested after an alleged rape occurred on a cruise ferry between Sweden and Finland. Crew members detained the suspects and cared for the victim until police could take over in Stockholm. The incident raises questions about security on international ferry routes.
Four men face rape allegations after an incident aboard a cruise ferry traveling between Finland and Sweden. Ship crew first became aware of the crime and detained the suspects, who are all believed to be in their twenties.
Police spokesperson Mats Eriksson said in a statement that crew members secured the crime scene and cared for the woman until the vessel reached Stockholm. Officers then took custody of the men and transported them to a police station.
The alleged victim, also in her twenties, received hospital treatment for her injuries. Authorities plan to conduct a full crime scene investigation on the ferry. The specific cabin involved remains sealed off.
Ferry travel between Nordic countries remains generally safe, but this incident highlights vulnerabilities when crimes occur during international voyages. The immediate response by crew prevented the suspects from fleeing before authorities could intervene.