Finnish authorities have discovered a suspected Russian scheme to fraudulently obtain Finnish citizenship, operating for over two decades before detection. The operation reportedly involved attempts to naturalize individuals with concealed ties to Russia. Law enforcement officials expressed surprise at the scope of the scheme, revealing that applications potentially connected to the illicit activity were still pending when the investigation began. Both the police and Border Guard are involved in the ongoing inquiry, working to determine the full extent of the operation and its impact on national security. The length of time the scheme went unnoticed raises questions about existing vetting processes. Further investigation is underway to identify all individuals involved and prevent future occurrences.