Risto Jääskeläinen, who served as the commander of the Gulf of Finland Coast Guard from 2020 to 2024, is facing a new criminal charge for service crimes, according to the Finnish news agency STT. The investigation, led by the National Bureau of Investigation (KRP), revealed that he allegedly misused a border guard vehicle in a manner that violated operational guidelines. This misuse came to light during an investigation concerning a drunk driving incident from the previous year.

The regional prosecutor, Mikko Larkia, has indicated that the case will be handled directly in the court of appeals due to Jääskeläinen's high military rank, which elevates the seriousness of the charges against him. As the exact date for the main hearing is yet to be determined, the situation remains fluid. Jääskeläinen, previously a commodore, resigned and retired once the drunk driving allegations surfaced, raising questions about accountability within the military ranks.

In December of last year, Jääskeläinen was sentenced to conditional imprisonment for 70 days and fined as well for aggravated drunk driving and endangerment of road safety, stemming from the same incidents. His case highlights ongoing concerns regarding conduct within the Finnish military and law enforcement, as well as the judicial processes that govern high-ranking officials.