Swedes suspected of espionage in Finland
Two Swedish men are suspected of espionage in Finland, according to Finnish media reports.
The men, both in their 40s, share the same surname and live at the same address in Västernorrland, Sweden, reports *Ilta-Sanomat*, the outlet that first broke the story.
Both men were arrested in Finnish Lapland. The Helsinki District Court remanded them in custody on Wednesday based on the lower threshold of "reasonable suspicion," Yle reports.
Police suspect the alleged espionage took place between August 30 and September 12. There is no information regarding where or how the alleged crime was committed.
The men have no prior criminal record in Finland.
The National Bureau of Investigation is tight-lipped about the case, citing the fact that the investigation is in its early stages, *Ilta-Sanomat* reports.
The European Arctic Summit was held in Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland, on September 13–14. Leaders from several European countries attended the meeting. It is unclear whether there is any connection between the events.
TT has contacted the Swedish Security Service (Säpo), which referred inquiries to Finnish authorities.
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