Suspension of former Supo chief Antti Pelttari’s employment remains in effect
Former Finnish Security Intelligence Service (Supo) chief Antti Pelttari remains on leave of absence. The Parliamentary Office Commission has decided to extend the suspension of Pelttari’s employment indefinitely. The decision is related to an ongoing criminal investigation in which Pelttari is suspected of official misconduct.
Pelttari is suspected of treasonous activity and breach of official duty. The suspicions relate to his time serving as the highest-ranking official at the Finnish Security Intelligence Service. Authorities are currently investigating whether Pelttari acted unlawfully in his position.
The case has attracted widespread attention, as the Finnish Security Intelligence Service is a central part of Finland's security authorities. According to the authorities, the investigation is still ongoing, and no further details have been released to the public in order to protect the integrity of the investigation.
The Parliamentary Office Commission is monitoring the situation closely. Extending the suspension of an employment relationship is a standard procedure in situations where a public official is subject to serious criminal allegations. For the time being, Pelttari will not be performing his official duties until the investigation proceeds to the next stage.