# Finland opens criminal probe into suspected environmental damage by Google

https://mins.news/en/item/121313

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-29 18:24 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/10/29/finland-launches-criminal-probe-of-suspected-environmental-damage-by-google?traffic_source=rss

> Finnish police are investigating whether Google cleared forest and drained land at a planned data centre site near Muhos before required environmental assessments were completed, potentially breaching the Water Act and causing environmental damage. The project is part of Google’s $15bn investment in Finland.

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