Sweden is battling a new type of gang violence where criminals recruit teenage girls to carry out assassinations, arson, and bombings, according to a Telegraph investigation.

The report reveals that girls as young as 15 and dubbed “Green Women” by gang leaders, are lured via social media and promised cash in exchange for deadly tasks.

Prosecutor Lisa dos Santos told the U.K.outlet that gangs exploit a blind spot where girls were initially overlooked by investigators.

A police officer cordons off an area near the Risbergska School in Orebro, Sweden, on February 4, 2025, following reports of a serious violent crime. 

In 2023 alone, 280 girls aged 15 to 17 were charged with violent offenses, including murder and manslaughter. 

Authorities believe the true figure linked to organized crime is likely much higher, with many cases left unprosecuted.

In the Telegraph’s report, Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer also acknowledged the trend as a major challenge in Sweden, noting that girls are “much more widespread” in criminal networks than previously thought.