Doctor at Bedford Veterans Affairs Medical Center facing child sex abuse material charges

A physician employed by the Veterans Affairs VA Physiological Center in Bedford appeared in federal court and was charged with possession of child sexual abuse materials Sven Ljaamo was arrested after federal agents executed a search warrant at his home in Billerica According to court documents investigators revealed tens of thousands of images and videos on his cell phone and computers at work at the hospital Neighbors of the medical professional are stunned So close to home it s definitely concerning stated a neighbor Ljaamo s wife spoke to NEWS about the charges It s a very huge mistake she announced Ljaamo first denied to uploading any explicit materials but after court paperwork was disclosed he eventually admitted to viewing the materials involving under age girls I guess that I m just shocked You never know who your neighbors are stated another neighbor Ljaamo s attorney tells NEWS he has no comment He is as of now held without bail and is due in court later this month