Crime
A fatal boating accident near Kotka during Midsummer was likely caused by a missing drain plug in the engine’s cooling system, according to the Safety Investigation Authority (Otkes). One person drowned when the motorboat sank near Kuutsalo on 18 June, while another was rescued. Otkes determined that water began
Crime
A 42-year-old female teacher in Uusimaa has been detained from her position following suspicions of aggravated sexual molestation of a child. The decision to suspend her from duty was made on Monday, 13 July, and will remain in effect until a final resolution is reached in the case.
Society
Former Senior Constable Ella Varis has resigned from the police force, citing prolonged workplace bullying and a lack of support during her sick leave as the reasons for her departure. Varis, known for her social media presence under the pseudonym Poliisiella, announced her decision in a YouTube video on the
Crime
Finnish authorities are investigating a suspected case of fraud and facilitation of illegal entry involving two individuals residing in Finland. The case centers on an Iranian couple who were granted entrepreneur residence permits under false pretenses, leading to their deportation earlier this year.
Crime
Police in Oulu and Kajaani responded to separate incidents involving violent resistance and dangerous driving late on Tuesday night. In Haapavesi, the Oulu Police Department received a report of a possible fight shortly before midnight. Officers arrived at the scene and encountered a man matching the description along the roadside.
Society
A fire has engulfed the roof of an annex building at Munkkivuori Church in Helsinki, prompting emergency response efforts. The Helsinki Rescue Department confirmed that firefighting operations are currently underway to contain the blaze, which required dismantling part of the roof to extinguish Iltalehti reports.
Crime
Finnish-born businessman and fashion designer Peter Nygård has pleaded guilty to sexual assault and forcible confinement in Quebec, marking the latest conviction in a series of legal troubles that have dismantled his once-global fashion empire. The 84-year-old appeared via video from an Ontario prison, where he
Crime
The District Court of North Karelia has sentenced 27-year-old Kalle Antero Haapala to six years and ten months in prison for the attempted murder of a 40-year-old man in Liperi last May. The court ruled that Haapala’s actions were brutal and unprovoked, meeting the legal
Politics
Eastern Finland Police have initiated a preliminary investigation into suspected defamation against the editor-in-chief of a local newspaper, following a complaint filed in May. The case involves Ari Reijonen, the spouse of Finns Party Member of Parliament Minna Reijonen, who is accused of making defamatory comments on Facebook.
Crime
Finnish police have issued a nationwide wanted notice for 28-year-old Julius Aleksanteri Kivimäki, who was convicted for his role in the 2018 Vastaamo psychotherapy centre data breach and subsequent extortion attempts. The notice follows the Supreme Court’s decision on Monday to deny Kivimäki leave to appeal his
Crime
The Eastern Uusimaa Police have issued a wanted notice for 28-year-old Aleksanteri Kivimäki, who was convicted in the high-profile data breach case involving the Psychotherapy Center Vastaamo. The warrant came into effect following legal assistance from the Criminal Sanctions Agency, and Kivimäki is to be arrested upon
Crime
Police in Western Uusimaa have sealed off a section of Koverharintie in Hanko after discovering a suspected military explosive. The cordon begins at the intersection of Hietaniementie and Koverharintie and extends roughly 600 meters south, restricting access to the area. MTV Uutiset and Ilta-Sanomat report that authorities have described