Prosecutors to consider case of man who flew Swastika flag in yard
Several private individuals asked the police to investigate the incident.
A man in Lappeenranta flew a swastika flag from his detached house's flagpole on May 12th, according to police. The Southeastern Finland Police department completed their preliminary investigation and seized the flag. The case has been referred to prosecutors in the Eastern Finland prosecution district for consideration of charges.
Police filed a report under the offence of agitation against an ethnic group, though the suspect has denied committing a crime. Private individuals requested the investigation, but the police clarified that the offence aims to protect groups, not individuals, so there are no designated injured parties. Experts have noted similarities to Russian influence operations.
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