A criminal trial has commenced in Helsinki regarding the alleged illegal export of 135 trucks and 29 trailers to Russia, with prosecutors seeking a four-year prison sentence for an individual and corporate fines.

Reporting an offence was considered in one in three tax audits last year.

Under Finnish law, the employer is liable to compensate any third party for the loss or damage caused by an employee's mistake or omission.

Työnantaja on velvollinen korvaamaan, jos työntekijän virhe tai laiminlyönti aiheuttaa vahinkoa kolmannelle osapuolelle.

The Criminal Code of Finland 39/1889, as amended, (the CCF) provides the legal framework governing bribery.