Police in Helsinki are scheduled to hold a press conference on a major financial crime investigation this afternoon. A high-profile arrest related to a cryptocurrency theft is expected to be announced. The press conference is set for 14:00 EET on Thursday.
Officials are expected to announce the arrest of a suspect linked to the theft of cryptocurrency from a major Nordic exchange. The National Bureau of Investigation's cyber crime unit head, Marko Leponen, confirmed the arrest. According to Leponen, "We have identified and apprehended a key individual." The investigation is related to a breach that occurred in 2025.
An estimated 15 million euros in digital assets were stolen during that 2025 breach. The case involves a significant theft from a major Nordic cryptocurrency exchange platform. The arrest marks a key development in this high-value financial crime case. The Finnish police's National Bureau of Investigation has been leading the probe.
The press conference will provide further details on the arrest and the ongoing investigation. This event follows extensive work by the NBI's specialized cyber crime unit. The unit focuses on complex digital financial crimes within Finland's growing tech sector.