On Monday, January 19, 2026, based on information received from another authority, the police conducted a search at a detached house located in northern Helsinki.
In the basement of the house, the police discovered an approximately 80-year-old man in poor physical condition and in need of immediate assistance. The living space the man had been using was a windowless room, lacking access to bathing facilities, a toilet, or the ability to prepare food. According to information gathered during the preliminary investigation, the man had moved into the space several decades ago. The man, who had been living in the basement, is now under the care of the appropriate authorities.
The Helsinki Police Department continue their investigation to determine whether other individuals living in the same house have committed human trafficking, exploiting the man’s dependent situation and placing him in degrading conditions, potentially for financial gain.
In connection with the criminal suspicion, the police have detained two men and one woman. The suspects are approximately 60 years old and residents of Helsinki.
