A minor was arrested last Friday, January 31, after crossing the Eastern border towards Russia without due authorization, in the Karkhusuo area, in Imatra. The young man, whose identity has not transcended because they are a minorwas detected by the border guard of Southeast Finland when he crossed to the Russian area and was subsequently arrested by the Russian authorities.
“We have been in contact with their parents and we have tried to solve it with them. They are very worried,” said Lieutenant Matti Rantanen, of the border guard of Southeast Finland.
The head of the Communications Unit of the Ministry of Finnish Foreign Affairs, Sirpa Nyberg, told the environment what The Ministry is informed of the accident, but will not deliver more details about the event for the moment.
Now, the border commissioners of Finland and Russia are investigating the incident, while the defender of the Finnish people He has asked that the individual who crossed the border be returned to his country. In the event that the petition is not resolved, the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs will provide assistance.
It is not the first time that an episode of this category occurs. However, they are usually quite uncommon, even more among minors. In September 2024, during a school trip. It should be noted that the unauthorized crossing of the border can cause from fines to prison sentences of up to one year.
