Jussi Salonoja, the former owner of the Espoo Metro Arena, has lodged a criminal complaint against his ex-lawyer Mika Taberman, claiming misconduct related to the sale of the arena. The deal, valued at €4.8 million, was executed by TMA Holding Oy, a Finnish investment group, which Taberman is part of. The West Uusimaa Police Department has confirmed that a preliminary investigation has been initiated, although no suspects have yet been identified.

Salonoja has raised concerns not only about the transaction involving the Espoo Metro Arena but also about other business dealings he has had. After spending the last few years in Thailand, the 49-year-old claims to have sufficient reason to suspect his former lawyer of criminal activities. Taberman, on the other hand, has denied all allegations of wrongdoing.

The situation surrounding the Metro Arena transactions has stirred controversy behind the scenes, emphasizing potential issues within legal practices related to property sales in Finland. As the police conduct their preliminary investigation, the implications of these allegations could have a broader impact on trust in legal professionals and business transactions in the region.