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Finnish authorities investigate suspected espionage

Usmuslims • June 3, 2026

National Bureau of Investigation launches preliminary investigation into unauthorized intelligence activities in April

ISTANBUL (AA) - The Finnish National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) announced Wednesday that it is investigating a suspected espionage case, according to the Yle broadcaster.

The bureau told Yle that it launched a preliminary investigation into unauthorized intelligence activities in April, primarily focusing on a suspected crime that occurred in Finland.

The broadcaster said unauthorized intelligence activities may involve obtaining defense or security information to benefit or harm a foreign country, noting that espionage conducted in Finland against a non-Finnish target could be considered likely to endanger foreign relations.

The NBI also noted that it launched preliminary investigations into two other suspected crimes of treason this year.

In January, it reportedly opened an investigation into the suspected disclosure of a security secret. It is also probing a data breach targeting the state information and communications technology center, Valtori, that involves suspected espionage.

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Finnish NBI Investigates Unusual Espionage Case The Finnish National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is probing a suspected espionage case linked to unauthorized intelligence activities that began in April 2026. The investigation focuses on actions that may involve obtaining defense or security information to benefit or harm a foreign country. The NBI has also initiated preliminary investigations into two other treason-related cases this year, including a suspected disclosure of a security secret and a data breach involving the state information and communications technology center, Valtori. Espionage against non-Finnish targets within Finland poses a risk to the country's foreign relations and is classified as a serious crime of treason, which can lead to a prison term of up to six years. The NBI has declined to provide further details on the ongoing investigations. Recent years have seen multiple treason cases in Finland, highlighting the growing concern over national security. The Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (Supo) alerted the police about the incident, but it does not conduct criminal investigations itself. 2 sources 55

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