In Helsinki, a woman has been accused of raping her ex-boyfriend while he was asleep, an incident that unfolded early on the morning of April 30, 2022. The two had recently separated but decided to spend the evening together drinking alcohol, also inviting a mutual friend along. After a night out at a bar, they returned to the man's apartment where the situation escalated.

As the night progressed and the drinking continued, the man went to bed first, falling asleep in his apartment. He was later awakened to find his ex-girlfriend performing a sexual act on him without his consent. He reacted by questioning her actions and explicitly told her to stop. Following a brief confrontation, the woman left the scene, which led the man to inform his friend about the events that occurred while he was asleep. Together, they deliberated and reached the conclusion that the incident constituted rape.

This case raises significant concerns about consent, particularly in the context of intoxication and the implications of post-separation interactions. The incident has sparked discussions in Finland regarding awareness and education around sexual consent, especially in social drinking situations where boundaries can be blurred. The case is currently under investigation, with the legal implications for the accused woman yet to be determined as the authorities proceed with taking statements and collecting evidence.