An investigation is underway in Finland into breaches of sanctions against russia

This has been reported by “European Pravda”, citing Yle.

According to customs authorities, representatives of companies based in Eastern Finland organised the supply of goods to russia in breach of sanctions.

It is noted that one of the companies was responsible for export operations, whilst the other was responsible for the storage of the goods.

The export company told customs that it was sending goods to Kazakhstan and Turkey; however, according to the preliminary investigation, the goods were exported to russia.

Customs suspects that hydraulic pumps, motors and various valves worth around 5.9 million euros were exported to russia.

Since July 2022, the export of these goods to the russian federation has been prohibited under EU sanctions regulations.

Customs authorities suspect two individuals of a serious breach of the sanctions regime. The preliminary investigation into the case is nearing completion.

According to customs authorities, the case files will be handed over to the Eastern Finland Public Prosecutor’s Office by the end of the year.

One of the suspects is also a defendant in four other cases concerning sanctions violations, which are being heard at the South Karelia District Court.

Source: Yle, European Pravda