Helena Koivu, previously convicted for breaking domestic peace and illegal surveillance against her ex-husband Mikko Koivu, has filed an appeal against her conviction. According to Turku Court of Appeal, her case has been received, but it has not yet been officially registered and is therefore not active in court proceedings. This legal development follows an earlier report by Seiska.

In November, Koivu was sentenced to a fine of 30 daily payments totaling 180 euros based on her income, in addition to an 80-euro victims' compensation fee to the state. She was also ordered to pay 1,000 euros each to both Mikko and Natalie Koivu for damages, plus interest, along with covering 1,255 euros in legal costs incurred by the couple. These offenses reportedly occurred during the summer of 2024, a period marked by disputes over the ownership of a vacation property in Kakskerta, Turku, where the Koivu family dynamics have been notably strained.

The ongoing tensions surrounding property disputes and personal conflicts within the Koivu family underscore broader issues of domestic conflict that are increasingly acknowledged in Finnish society. The case raises important questions about legal recourse for victims of domestic surveillance and harassment, as well as the implications of such actions on community relations. Helena Koivu's appeal reflects ongoing complexities in navigating personal and legal matters in the context of familial disputes in Finland.