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Denmark: Outrage as Pastor is Found with Thousands of Child Pornography Images

Published February 16, 2026, 17:16
Denmark: Outrage as Pastor is Found with Thousands of Child Pornography Images

A pastor in Denmark is on trial for possessing 80,000 child pornography images and 2,300 videos, discovered on his personal computer. The 60-year-old Tom Tigesen Frederiksen confessed to possessing the material, describing it as a collection he had “as if collecting stamps, but in a completely inappropriate way.” Police discovered the material during an investigation, following information from a file-sharing service. Frederiksen stated he never paid for the material and did not feel sexual attraction towards children, explaining he developed an addiction to pornography. He claimed his interest began with a click on a link containing “forbidden photographs.” Approximately 700 of the images were considered particularly serious, as they depicted scenes of violence or coercion. The pastor, who was the head of children's support groups, was suspended from his duties after the material’s discovery and eventually resigned. The case has shocked the community, as the accused held a position of trust and contact with children. Danish society unequivocally condemns child pornography and the exploitation of children.