Simon Ekpa Talks After Being Released From Finnish Police Detention - Legitvibes Apr 2026

An appeal was filed on his behalf. At that time, a spokesperson for the East Finland Court of Appeal confirmed he remained in prison.

The Päijät-Häme District Court found him guilty of: Participating in a terrorist group. Public incitement to commit crimes with terrorist intent. Aggravated tax fraud and violating the Attorneys Act. An appeal was filed on his behalf

He was arrested on suspicion of terrorist activities and remanded in custody. Public incitement to commit crimes with terrorist intent

Ekpa was briefly detained for questioning and released after several hours, which is likely the source of some recirculated old footage. Ekpa was briefly detained for questioning and released

While various social media posts and blogs like "Legitvibes" or "Igbo Times Magazine" have circulated claims of his release or "jubilation" in court, these have been repeatedly debunked as by international news agencies and fact-checkers. Chronology of Events