Occasionally private investigators also help solve crimes, reports the Kuopio-based daily Savon Sanomat.

“HUNDREDS of Finns use a private detective to keep track of their spouse’s doings. About half of private investigator Riitta Tanner’s job assignments consist of investigating suspicions of infidelity.

Most of the cases are justified. Tanner has conducted about 300 infidelity investigations. In only five cases was there no evidence of infidelity. This ratio is affected by the fact that Tanner never takes cases in which she suspects morbid jealousy or mental problems to be involved.

Boat cruises are one of the most typical places for revealing a cheater. A ship is an easy work environment for the detective due to the ease in following a target unnoticed.

Most of the investigator’s practical work involves waiting. You must keep your eyes open at all times, even if the person under investigation stays in a foreign cabin or hotel room for hours. Spare clothes, wigs and sunglasses are part of a detective’s regular gear. With the aid of these, the detective seeks to fool his target and remain unnoticed.”

“As well as private individuals, companies also hire detective agencies, like insurance companies for example. Often the detectives’ assignments are simple surveillance, but occasionally they also solve crimes. Communities and individuals can hire an investigator to acquire evidence of a crime in order for the police to start their own preliminary investigation based on the evidence.”

SAVON SANOMAT 7 March. TERHI NEVALAINEN