Signs of possible break-ins found at homes of Finnish MPs
Several members of Finland's parliament have reported possible unauthorized entry into their homes, though nothing was stolen or damaged. Helsinki police are investigating with cooperation from security police Supo.
Finnish Parliament Speaker Jussi Halla-aho said at a press conference on Thursday, October 1, that several MPs had reported possible break-ins at their homes. Nothing was stolen or damaged, but traces were left suggesting someone had been inside.
The first case was reported to Deputy Speaker Paula Risikko on September 23. Following that report, authorities began assessing the scale of the situation, and MPs were urged to watch for possible signs of intrusion at their homes and report them.
No direct signs of forced entry
No direct signs of break-in were found in the apartments, and nothing was stolen or damaged. However, signs were found in the apartments that could indicate the presence of outsiders. These traces may have been left deliberately to signal that someone had entered the apartment, according to broadcaster Yle.
"We hope that the discussions and letters sent to MPs will encourage members of parliament to pay attention to certain things in their homes and report them," Halla-aho said at the press conference.
Risikko said that in investigating these cases, the security police (Supo) is cooperating with other state agencies, though the investigation itself is being led by Helsinki police.
These incidents occurred over an extended period. It is currently unknown who may be behind them or what the motive might be. Halla-aho said any speculation about a possible perpetrator is entirely pointless, adding that state actors are known to sometimes engage in activity resembling what occurs in such suspicious cases, but that there are currently no grounds to comment on this, and no point in speculating.
