A child in Södertälje, Sweden, was taken into care under the Care of Young Persons Act (LVU) in spring 2025, but the case was subsequently overlooked and never brought before a court for review as legally required. The error was not discovered until five days after the child was placed in emergency foster care. Sweden’s Parliamentary Ombudsman (JO) has now issued a severe critique of the social services department responsible for the case. The oversight constitutes a failure to follow proper legal procedures when removing a child from their family. This lack of due process raises concerns about the protection of parental rights and child welfare standards. The JO’s criticism underscores the need for improved oversight and accountability within the Swedish child welfare system. The case highlights potentially serious consequences when legal safeguards are not upheld.