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Top ministry official on trial for alleged bribery involving berry firm CEO

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Olli Sorainen , a high-ranking official at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, is charged with bribery and abuse of public office.

The prosecutor is seeking a suspended prison sentence for the official.

He allegedly requested and received assistance from Jukka Kristo , the former CEO of the berry firm Polarica Marjanhankinta Oy and Polarica Ab , in purchasing two violins.

Kristo also faces charges in a separate berry industry trial for 77 counts of aggravated human trafficking with a minimum sentence of five years in prison.

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English

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