FIThe Helsinki police have completed a preliminary investigation into allegations involving former and current editors of the Finnish tabloid Seiska, who are suspected of offenses including defamation and breach of privacy. The investigation centers around articles published by Seiska in September 2024 that detailed personal information about Riikka Räisäsen, the head editor of Yle's local news department. The police suspect the former reporter of spreading private information and defamation, while the current editor-in-chief, Jyrki Huotari, is under suspicion for negligence in overseeing journalistic work, which could lead to criminal liability. Additionally, a third person is suspected of leaking private information. The alleged offenses reportedly also involve Räisäsen's partner. Earlier, a separate preliminary investigation was conducted regarding accusations of breach of confidentiality, defamation, and harassment against an individual. Multiple complaints were filed with the Finnish Press Council (Julkisen Sanan neuvosto), but they did not proceed due to the ongoing criminal investigation. The council’s chairman, Eero Hyvönen, noted that Seiska's reporting on Räisäsen was rare,
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