A 53-year-old man, who received an eight-year prison sentence in Finland, was arrested in Orihuela, Spain, near Alicante. According to Spanish newspapers València Diari and Las Provincias, Finnish authorities issued a European arrest warrant for the man in the summer of 2025 after suspicions arose that he was residing in the Alicante area. Local authorities located him hiding in a motorhome in Orihuela Costa, confirming the successful execution of the arrest warrant.

The man was convicted in Finland for charges related to defamation and harassment, with his offenses occurring between 2022 and 2023 in Imatra and Ruokolahti. Reports indicate that he had made derogatory posts about his victims on social media, resulting in professional and financial harm to them. The conviction underscores the ongoing concerns regarding online harassment and the impact of digital defamation on individuals’ lives, raising significant discussions about accountability in the digital age.

While the man’s nationality remains unknown, this case illustrates the collaborative efforts between Finnish and Spanish authorities in upholding justice across borders. It also highlights the importance of international police cooperation in addressing crimes that transcend national boundaries, particularly as issues like cyber harassment become increasingly prevalent.