Hundreds of young people in Sweden were evicted from their “hvb-hem” (care homes) following a directive to remove criminal elements from the industry. An investigation by *Dagens Nyheter* (DN) now reveals that the majority of these homes were closed for reasons unrelated to criminal activity. A lawyer within the oversight authority, *Inspektionen för vård och omsorg* (Ivo), expressed shame regarding the closures. The initiative, led by Ivo, aimed to cleanse the care sector, but the investigation indicates a significant misstep in its implementation. The closures have left vulnerable youth displaced, based on insufficient evidence of wrongdoing by the care providers. This raises serious questions about the oversight process and the justification for disrupting the lives of these young people. The findings point to a regulatory failure within Sweden’s youth welfare system.