Investigation into New Year's Eve Cable Damage Concludes; Four Suspected

Finland's National Bureau of Investigation (KRP) has completed its preliminary investigation into the damage of telecommunications cables in the Gulf of Finland on New Year's Eve. The incident, which occurred on December 31st, involved the alleged damage to two vital communication cables by the cargo vessel Fitburg.

As a result of the investigation, four individuals are now suspected of criminal involvement. The KRP has been examining the case under preliminary charges of aggravated destruction of property, attempted aggravated destruction of property, and aggravated interference with telecommunications. Three of the four suspects remain under travel bans.

The case file has now been transferred to the deputy prosecutor general's office for prosecutorial review. This marks a significant step in the legal process, moving the investigation closer to potential charges and a trial.

The Fitburg, a cargo ship, is suspected of causing the damage to the undersea cables. The investigation aimed to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify those responsible for the disruption.