A 61-year-old man from Sweden received a prison term of four years and five months after being found guilty of pressuring his spouse to offer sexual services to over 120 men.

The court determined he maintained control via threats of violence and by installing security cameras. Following proceedings in Härnösand on Sweden's eastern seaboard, he was found guilty on charges such as attempted rape, serious pimping, assault, and illegal threats.

Additionally, 28 other men were convicted for buying sexual acts and services.

This incident gained worldwide notice and has drawn parallels to the case of Dominique Pelicot in France, who drugged his former wife Gisèle and permitted other men to assault her repeatedly across nine years.

The individual from Ångermanland province in Sweden maintained his innocence throughout, asserting he merely facilitated mutually agreed meetings.

However, the court accepted the prosecution's view that he had ruthlessly exploited the woman. Neither party has been named publicly.

Prosecutors indicated the coercion started in 2022, with men coming to their isolated farm in Kramfors from various parts of the country, and it stopped only after she alerted police in October 2025.

He supplied her with substances and leveraged the isolation of their eastern Swedish residence, her small social circle, and cameras that recorded some acts to exert dominance.

He made threats to end her life, douse her with fuel, set her ablaze, and sever her fingers, as stated by prosecutors.

The woman identified the camera locations and utilized an area without coverage to flee and contact authorities, per SVT broadcaster.

The court concluded the man had influenced and induced his wife to perform sexual acts on herself, broadcast them online, receive additional sex buyers and try to get neighbours and customers to have sex with her, according to Tuesday's ruling.

It noted that in numerous instances, this involved prolonged nagging and with unpleasant and condescending language.

Furthermore, he initiated the sale of her sexual services and managed most operations.

The court rejected eight rape counts due to inability to confirm involuntary involvement, and in one instance, could not determine the specific acts.

Swedish law permits rape charges for assaults equivalent in severity to intercourse, according to rights organizations.

He was also convicted on one attempted rape charge, with three others dismissed.

Besides imprisonment, he must compensate the woman with 200,000 krona (about £15,900).

Although authorities identified 120 men involved in the services, only 29 faced charges.

Most denied involvement, claiming either no sexual contact or no payment.

Nevertheless, 28 were convicted for buying 56 services in total. Two received prison terms, others got suspended sentences or probation.