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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ Members of a Latvian gang who committed thefts over 20 times in Estonia are behind bars due to the work of the police and Watchful Mulks

Two Latvian men received a five-month prison sentence for committing theft in Estonia more than 20 times, stealing items worth approximately 60,000 euros.

Mar 11 • 12:23 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Book blogger praises new thriller: you won't find the usual Estonian gray on any page!

Liia Kikas' "Small Town Beat" intertwines band rehearsals, relationship dramas, and criminal incidents in a small town, bringing a refreshing narrative to the forefront.

Mar 10 • 10:50 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

54-Year-Old Man Convicted of Stealing Money from Dementia-Ridden Mother

Marko Lätt was convicted for embezzling €2,100 from his mother in 2024 but was acquitted of violating custody responsibilities due to health reasons.

Mar 9 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Crime & Justice

Police arrested a Latvian citizen in Estonia linked to scam calls

The Estonian police arrested a 27-year-old Latvian citizen in Tallinn for operating a SIM box used for conducting scam calls from abroad.

Mar 7 • 16:37 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The number of shoplifting incidents has increased in Estonia, while serious crimes are becoming less frequent

The rise in shoplifting incidents in Estonia reflects a shift in crime patterns, with serious street crimes declining significantly.

Mar 6 • 19:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Supreme Court has kept the police officer's killer in prison, but a new release opportunity is not far off

Nikolai Mitjanin, sentenced to life for the murder of a police officer and other crimes, has been denied early release despite prison support, with a potential new opportunity in a year.

Mar 6 • 05:39 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Crime & Justice

Court sentenced a man who raped two girls to 12 years in prison

An Estonian court has sentenced a 45-year-old man to 12 years in prison for raping two minors and committing other sexual crimes against them.

Mar 5 • 09:44 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Buried in the forest: the Estonian resident who disappeared shortly before the wedding was killed by his friend

An Estonian man, who vanished shortly before his wedding, was found dead in the forest, allegedly killed by his friend.

Mar 4 • 22:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Police Arrests Man Who Enabled Scam Calls

Estonian police arrested a 27-year-old Latvian man for installing a device in Estonia that facilitated scam phone calls.

Mar 4 • 13:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Infamous Egon Raasild on prison property destruction: this is my lifestyle, I can't change it

Egon Raasild, serving a prison sentence for fraud, openly admits he will continue committing offenses upon release due to a lack of support from the state.

Mar 4 • 06:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Crime & Justice

According to the PPA, Epstein files do not contain references to crimes committed in Estonia

The Estonian Police and Border Guard Board has stated that there are no indications of crimes committed in Estonia based on recently released documents concerning Jeffrey Epstein.

Mar 2 • 09:27 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

SHOCKING: From 'parties' to murder charge: Meelis Annusveri’s scandalous decline reached a tragic ending

The death of a man found near Are in Pärnumaa has drawn public attention to former Reform Party member Meelis Annusveri, as the case remains under preliminary investigation with police and prosecutors continuing their inquiries.

Feb 27 • 15:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Crime & Justice

The Prosecutor's Office seeks to revoke Tõnis Mölder's diplomatic immunity

The Estonian Prosecutor's Office has requested the revocation of diplomatic immunity for politician Tõnis Mölder due to allegations of bribery and fraud.

Feb 26 • 11:05 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Crime & Justice

Prosecutor accuses three individuals and 12 companies of extensive money laundering

The Estonian Prosecutor's Office has charged three individuals and twelve companies in connection with a significant money laundering investigation linked to an investment fraud totaling hundreds of millions of euros.

Feb 23 • 08:59 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

An Estonian Policeman Faces a Problem: A Close Person Committed a Crime

The article discusses the thematic elements of German Golubi's tragicomedy film 'In Your Service', featuring rapper Gameboy Tetris.

Feb 20 • 12:33 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Crime & Justice

Katrina Lehise's lawsuit against the fencing federation has heard from Kaido Kaaberma

Katrina Lehise's lawsuit, alleging wrongful exclusion from the Estonian women's epee fencing team for the 2024 European Championships, has led to a day-long witness hearing of former national team coach Kaido Kaaberma.

Feb 18 • 22:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Crime Thriller: Porn Addiction Takes a Heavy Toll on Jan Uuspõld

The film "Something Real," directed by Evar Anvelt, features Jan Uuspõld as a man struggling with porn addiction and Kristo Viiding as a blackmailer.

Feb 18 • 09:48 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Calmly fishing, he suddenly saw a mysterious 'object'. The fisherman alerted the authorities

A fisherman on Lake Pejpus in Estonia discovered a suspicious white balloon carrying a large number of cigarettes, prompting a police alert.

Feb 18 • 08:34 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Estonian Intelligence: Crime in the Russian Army Poses Threat to Neighboring Countries

The criminal activities stemming from the Russian military pose a significant threat to both Russian society and neighboring countries, as reported by Estonian intelligence.

Feb 11 • 06:29 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Prisoners fought each other in the prison and also struggled with guards

Last week, various incidents were reported in Estonian prisons, with a notable increase in events at Viru Prison in Jõhvi.

Feb 10 • 09:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Crime & Justice

Court sentences Kalle Laanet to conditional imprisonment

Kalle Laanet, a former Estonian minister, has been sentenced to a year and four months of conditional imprisonment for fraud.

Feb 9 • 13:36 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Men. You are slow to speak, but the moment someone really needs you...

The second book in Daniel Aubrey's crime series 'Orkney Mysteries,' titled 'Fading Light,' has been released in Estonian, featuring a protagonist similar to the author, who has autism.

Feb 9 • 07:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

REMEMBERING ⟩ Kalle Klandorf: Pikarot could give birth to a crazy crime novel – and I could write it myself!

Kalle Klandorf reflects on the legacy of Koit Pikaro, a notable figure in the establishment of the Estonian police, highlighting his courage and impact on modern society.

Feb 7 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Former Estonian Police Chief Speaks on Jeffrey Epstein: Karen Mulder Warned, But the System Silenced the Truth

Former Estonian police chief Olev Vaher discusses systemic silence regarding allegations surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, highlighting warnings from supermodel Karen Mulder that went unheeded.

Feb 6 • 17:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

"Terevisioon" Must Correct Its Words: Hillar Teder Wins in Court Against ERR

Businessman Hillar Teder has successfully sued the Estonian Public Broadcasting, as a court ruled that the show "Terevisioon" misled viewers into believing he was accused of bribery, mandating the broadcaster to retract the statements on air.

Feb 6 • 13:27 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Estonian Citizens Attempted to Set Fire to a House and a Car in Liepaja

The Latvian State Police have concluded an investigation into a fire-setting incident in Liepaja, where Estonian citizens attempted to ignite a local resident's house and car on two occasions.

Feb 6 • 09:18 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

A Rimi employee covered up the 'valid until' label with a new date. The store: it's an isolated incident

A customer expressed frustration on social media after discovering that a Rimi employee had altered a food expiration date, but the store claims it is an isolated incident.

Feb 5 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

The Estonian government does not plan to rent prisons to other countries besides Sweden

Belgian ministers discussed with Estonian officials the potential for renting prison spaces, but Estonia has no plans to extend this offer beyond Sweden.

Feb 4 • 16:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

ERKKI KOORT: K-commando showed their level when landing on a ship suspected of smuggling. But we still have one weak link

A mysterious operation took place in the Estonian internal sea where special forces landed on and took control of a ship, with further details about the operation expected to emerge soon.

Feb 4 • 15:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

The state has begun investigating cattle left in a helpless situation in Viljandi municipality

The Estonian Agricultural and Food Board has started an investigation following reports that a livestock owner in Viljandi municipality has abandoned cattle in a helpless condition, with further circumstances to be clarified before an assessment is made.

Feb 4 • 14:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Estonia sent Belgium's prison delegation home without any promises

A Belgian delegation visiting Estonia to explore the possibility of relocating prisoners from overcrowded Belgian prisons left without any commitments from Estonian authorities.

Feb 4 • 14:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Explosion in Joroinen: What is known about the victims

The police have completed the preliminary investigation into the explosion that occurred at the Hotel Joronjälki on November 1, 2025, confirming a second victim as a 35-year-old Estonian man and collaborating with Estonian authorities for identification.

Feb 4 • 13:07 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Crime & Justice

Estonian authorities transported the detained ship to Muuga port

Estonian authorities transported the detained ship Baltic Spirit to Muuga port for a thorough customs inspection following its detention near Naissaar.

Feb 4 • 09:27 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

K-Comando on a Russian ship. Estonia detains a container ship

The Estonian Navy seized the container ship "Baltic Spirit" in its internal waters for customs inspection after it entered to refuel, with special forces boarding the vessel.

Feb 4 • 09:26 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Estonia detained a container ship sailing to St. Petersburg

A container ship flying the Bahamian flag, suspected of carrying contraband from Ecuador to St. Petersburg, was detained by Estonian authorities for customs inspection.

Feb 4 • 08:43 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Estonian law enforcement detained a ship suspected of smuggling

Estonian authorities detained the cargo ship 'Baltic Spirit,' flying the Bahamian flag, on suspicion of being used for smuggling while it was en route to Russia.

Feb 4 • 08:39 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Interior Minister Taro on the detention of the ship: therefore, there was sufficiently good information as part of international cooperation

Estonian authorities successfully boarded and took control of a vessel suspected of smuggling, thanks to intelligence shared through international cooperation, as stated by Interior Minister Igor Taro.

Feb 3 • 20:17 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Estonia detains ship involved in smuggling in a special operation

Estonian officials, in collaboration with police and naval forces, have detained the Bahamas-registered cargo ship 'Baltic Spirit' suspected of being involved in smuggling activities from Ecuador.

Feb 3 • 19:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Estonian Special Forces Strike Vessel En Route to Russia

Estonian authorities intercepted the Bahama-flagged Baltic Spirit container ship suspected of being involved in smuggling during a large joint operation near Naissaare island.

Feb 3 • 19:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Crime & Justice

Estonian authorities detained a container ship suspected of smuggling

Estonian authorities, in a joint operation with police and naval forces, detained the container ship Baltic Spirit, flagged in the Bahamas, suspected of being involved in smuggling activities from Ecuador.

Feb 3 • 17:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Estonian authorities detained a container ship suspected of smuggling

The Estonian Tax and Customs Board, in collaboration with the police and navy, detained a container ship flying the Bahamian flag in the Estonian inland waters, which may be linked to smuggling operations from Ecuador.

Feb 3 • 17:17 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Crime & Justice

ERJK investigates a possible illegal donation from the Reform Party

The Estonian party financing oversight commission is investigating the Reform Party over an unpaid invoice, with potential implications of illegal donations if the payment is not settled.

Feb 3 • 10:08 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

THE RESCUE SERVICE WARNS ⟩ This common heating habit does not actually keep you warm, but could kill you in your sleep

As cold winter weather leads to increased heating in many Estonian homes, the risk of carbon monoxide buildup rises, especially when heating systems are misused or neglected.

Feb 3 • 09:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Estonian calling cards may have reached secret centers in Ukraine for making scam calls

Estonian calling cards were reportedly sold on the Ukrainian site Rozetka, prompting police to investigate the potential purchase for use in secret call centers in Ukraine for scam calls to Estonia.

Feb 2 • 20:09 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Documents in Epstein's case include correspondence with notable people from Lithuania; a former Estonian Prime Minister is mentioned

The recently released documents from Jeffrey Epstein's case by the US Department of Justice reveal correspondence with various notable people in Lithuania, as well as mention of a former Estonian Prime Minister.

Feb 2 • 15:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Estonian passport to a person with a criminal past: how and why the state grants citizenship to convicts

The Estonian Minister of Internal Affairs has proposed three bills to grant citizenship exceptions to individuals with criminal convictions, prompting an investigation into the conditions required and the types of crimes that may hinder citizenship.

Feb 2 • 11:46 UTC

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