Swedish teenager jailed for attempted murder, rape and assault committed online, with victims in Germany and Australia
Chai was convicted of two counts of attempted murder against a young person in Germany, and multiple sexual and violent offences against an Australian girl. Photograph: xijian/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenChai was convicted of two counts of attempted murder against a young person in Germany, and multiple sexual and violent offences against an Australian girl. “And we will also be aware of more of them, because now we know what to look for.” In Australia, support is available at Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636, Lifeline on 13 11 14, and at MensLine on 1300 789 978.
- ▪Chai was convicted of two counts of attempted murder against a young person in Germany, and multiple sexual and violent offences against an Australian girl.
- ▪Photograph: xijian/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenChai was convicted of two counts of attempted murder against a young person in Germany, and multiple sexual and violent offences against an Australian girl.
- ▪“And we will also be aware of more of them, because now we know what to look for.” In Australia, support is available at Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636, Lifeline on 13 11 14, and at MensLine on 1300 789 978.
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Chai was convicted of two counts of attempted murder against a young person in Germany, and multiple sexual and violent offences against an Australian girl. Photograph: xijian/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenChai was convicted of two counts of attempted murder against a young person in Germany, and multiple sexual and violent offences against an Australian girl. Photograph: xijian/Getty ImagesCybercrimeSwedish teenager jailed for attempted murder, rape and assault committed online, with victims in Germany and AustraliaEighteen-year-old known as Chai was active in networks notorious for their sadistic exploitation of young peopleAriel BogleFri 18 Sep 2026 11.00 EDTLast modified on Fri 18 Sep 2026 11.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA Swedish teenager known as Chai has been…
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