Russian diplomats operated string of brothels in Finland

Thursday, January 20, 2005

Diplomats at the Trade Representation of the Russian embassy have for a number of years operated at least 8 brothels in the Finnish capital. The police investigation, which has just been completed, revealed that the diplomats were planning to expand their operation. They even planned to open a large hotel.

About 100 Russian prostitutes worked at the brothels, and the diplomats are known to have pocketed more than $200,000. The police have not been able to interrogate the diplomats because of their diplomatic immunity. They left Finland soon after the police investigation began last spring.

References

Stefan Lundberg. "Rysk jättebordell planerades i Helsingfors(Russian giant brothel planned in Helsinki)" — Hufvudstadsbladet, January 20, 2005
Stefan Lundberg. "Diplomathallickarna gömmer sig för polisen (Diplomat pimps hide from police)" — Hufvudstadsbladet, Dec 12, 2004

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