Staff member suspected of embezzling funds at Vaasa police station in Finland

Thursday 31st October 2024 on 17:18 in Finland

According to Yle, a staff member at the Vaasa police station is suspected of embezzling funds from police auction resources. The issue came to light earlier this week. An investigation has been initiated, as well as administrative procedures regarding the official involved. The suspect’s access and registration rights have been revoked for the duration of the investigation. This information has been confirmed by Kari Puolitaival, the chief of the Ostrobothnia police. “Yes, it is true,” Puolitaival stated. However, he refrained from commenting further on the matter or the individual’s position within the police force, noting that the investigation is still in its early stages.

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(via yle.fi)