The police have concluded that no crime occurred in a suspected case of mutilation involving a woman in Kuopio after conducting an investigation that started in January.
The police in Eastern Finland have announced the conclusion of an investigation into a suspected case of female genital mutilation that began earlier this year. They reported that the investigation revealed no criminal activity related to the incident, which means that the case will not proceed to prosecution. The sensitive nature of the case, as well as privacy concerns, led the police to limit further disclosures about the details involved.
This investigation was particularly significant as it marked the first case concerning such a criminal charge since the act was categorized as illegal in Finland starting in 2025. The legal framework stipulates that anyone who completely or partially removes or otherwise harms a woman's or girl's external genitalia can face a prison sentence ranging from one to ten years. The investigation originally engaged with this specific criminal terminology, which reflects the legislation introduced to protect women and girls from harmful practices.
While the police confirmed the closure of the case without charges, they refrained from disclosing further details, including the age of the individual involved. The investigation's outcome underscores a critical moment in the enforcement of Finland's laws against female genital mutilation and indicates a commitment to uphold these protections while addressing public and legal sensitivities surrounding the issue.
