Russian Citizen Detained In Finland As Part Of Money Laundering Investigation - Embassy

Russian Citizen Detained in Finland as Part of Money Laundering Investigation - Embassy

A Russian citizen has been detained in Finland as part of the investigation into a money laundering case, the Russian Embassy in Finland told Sputnik.

HELSINKI (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 24th September, 2018) A Russian citizen has been detained in Finland as part of the investigation into a money laundering case, the Russian Embassy in Finland told Sputnik.

On Saturday, media reported citing Finland's National Bureau of Investigation that two suspects had been detained within the framework of the investigation into activities of a foreign-owned company suspected of money laundering.

"The Consular Department of the Russian Embassy in Finland has been timely notified by the Finnish police of the detention of a Russian citizen, whose data is not disclosed in the interests of the investigation, within the framework of this case. We stay in touch with the police. The detained Russian citizen has the opportunity to contact us. If necessary, we will provide consular assistance," the press attache said.