Aleksanteri Kivimäki has been sentenced by the Helsinki Court of Appeal to six years and 11 months in prison for serious extortions and a serious data breach that occurred between 2018 and 2020, targeting the psychotherapy center Vastaamo and its clients. Kivimäki had been on remand awaiting his sentencing for about two years and seven months and will now have to serve at least five months of his sentence unless he attempts to evade serving his term, in which case he could face nearly a year in total prison time.

Given that he is a first-time offender, Kivimäki is eligible for conditional release after serving half of his sentence, which is determined to be 41.5 months. With his time already spent in remand deducted, he has roughly 11 months left to serve. This case highlights the significance of the ongoing legal repercussions faced by individuals involved in cybercrime, especially when it affects sensitive sectors such as mental health.

The case has drawn significant public interest due to the serious nature of the crimes committed against vulnerable individuals and the implications for trust in mental health care institutions. Furthermore, the decision by the Helsinki Court of Appeal reinforces the Finnish judicial system's stance on strict punishments for crimes involving extortion and data privacy violations, reflecting a broader commitment to protecting citizens' rights in an increasingly digital world.