Nikita Haikin, goalkeeper for Bodø/Glimt, has on several occasions reported too low wealth in his Norwegian tax returns. The Tax Administration believes Haikin had a taxable wealth of 15.3 million kroner in 2022 – over 14 million more than he himself reported. According to VG, the Tax Administration has corrected his wealth figures for several years between 2020 and 2023. Haikin acknowledges to VG that at one point he had higher wealth than Norwegian authorities were aware of, and that he received additional tax at least once, though he does not wish to disclose the size of the additional tax. VG also writes that Haikin has controlled companies abroad, including in the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands – areas considered tax havens – both before and after he came to Norway. This is not illegal in itself, but secrecy around such structures can facilitate tax evasion and money laundering, according to the newspaper. Haikin was recently granted Norwegian citizenship after expedited processing at the request of the Norwegian Football Association, and was prioritized ahead of over 11,000 others in the queue. He is now a candidate for the Norwegian national team for the summer's World Cup. Haikin writes to VG that since 2019 he has lived, worked, and paid taxes in Norway, and that he is focused on contributing positively to the club and society around him.
Police in Nordland had many assignments related to violence and unrest from Saturday night to Sunday. According to NRK Nordland, Tommy Bech described that it is not unlikely that fine weather led to more people taking the opportunity to go out on the town, resulting in some disorderly conduct and fights, without anyone being seriously injured. Most trouble occurred in Bodø. At one of the popular venues, Dama di, a person is said to have been subjected to violence just after 01:00 at night. Police have been in contact with victims who likely suffered a broken nose after being hit in the face. There are said to have been two perpetrators who attacked the victims, and they have left the scene. During the night, police around the county had 7 people in custody. At 01:26, police received a report of trouble in Fauske. A person was expelled from Fauske city center after being excessively drunk and refusing to leave Orlando. Back in Bodø, police had to respond to another venue, this time Hundholmen. A person is reported for disorderly conduct in a public place after being taken into control at Hundholmen. The person spent the night in police drunk tank due to intoxication. Around 02:45, there was trouble again in downtown Bodø. A person was expelled from Bodø city center after a fight between two parties. Police took control of one of the parties. None of the persons are said to have any injuries. Expelled until 08:00. Just before 03:00, it happened again. It is not only in Bodø that there have been fights and trouble during the night. In Rana on Helgeland, there have been two violent incidents. At Saga Pub, a person is said to have been subjected to violence. The victim is not said to need medical help but received some blows to the head. The perpetrator has left the scene. Police are in contact with the victim and witnesses to the incident. Police and ambulance also had to respond to Jernbanegata/Ole Tobias Olsens gate after a report of a person who was knocked down and unconscious. Several youths were at the scene when police arrived. The person who was knocked down was responsive. The victim was taken care of by the ambulance and transported further. The perpetrator was taken into custody by police and placed in custody due to intoxication. In Narvik, two persons had to be expelled from the city center during the night due to intoxication. Police in Nordland also report several grass fires in the county over the weekend. Police will now follow up on the trouble by investigating the cases. According to NRK Nordland, Tommy Bech described that they have had seven people in custody during the night for various reasons, and they will be followed up with further investigative steps throughout the day.
It is not unlikely that fine weather has led to more people taking the opportunity to go out on the town. It has resulted in some disorderly conduct and fights, without anyone being seriously injured.
In Ålesund, police used pepper spray after responding to a situation that was said to be threatening from Saturday night to Sunday. A woman is said to have been standing in the middle of the road in Ålesund while holding a knife in her hand. No one was injured in the incident. The woman is now in custody and will be interrogated in the morning hours, and then it is up to the lawyers to decide further case proceedings. In addition, police responded late Saturday evening to a violent incident at a hotel in Ålesund. Four persons are said to have been involved, but no one was injured. One person was reported for disorderly conduct. Also in Molde, police received a report of a violent incident at a venue. No one is said to have been injured here either, but one person was expelled by police. A person was also taken to custody in Molde after the person was not able to take care of themselves due to intoxication. In the early morning hours Sunday, police also had to respond to downtown Ålesund after a report of a fight. Four persons are said to have been involved, but police only found three of them. One person is said to have received a minor wound to the face. In the summary from police from Saturday night to Sunday, it also states that they expelled a man from an event in Haram due to unruly behavior. In Kristiansund, there is said to have been party noise from a private address throughout the night. Therefore, police went to ensure that it is now quiet from the place. The operations leader says there have been some public order assignments, but no more than what is usual on a Saturday night to Sunday. From Saturday night to Sunday, seven persons, six men and one woman, were reported for riding an electric scooter under the influence in Ålesund. All were under 25 years old according to police. Operations leader in police, Espen Andreassen, says it may have something to do with electric scooters being more available than before. It is only one and a half weeks since rental of electric scooters started in the city. Police went out last week and reminded that the blood alcohol limit also applies to electric scooters. According to NRK Møre og Romsdal, Karl Jonas Volden described that driving under the influence can be dangerous, both for yourself and others, and that the rules are there to protect life and health. Also in Molde, a man in his 20s was reported for allegedly riding an electric scooter under the influence.
MDG and the Labour Party in Lofoten continue to argue that better bus service in the region will lead to fewer accidents on the roads. Both tourists themselves and the police have expressed concern about the increasing number of tourists on the roads in Lofoten during winter. Vidar Thom Benjaminsen, mayor of Vågan, has since February argued that more bus departures will lead to fewer foreign tourists on the slippery roads. This was discussed at the county council meeting last week. Richard Dagsvik (Frp), county councilor for transport, was clear that this is not something the county municipality will prioritize. Richard Dagsvik argues that the county municipality must first prioritize legally mandated school transport, then work transport and education, and after that regional and socially critical travel. Leisure and tourist travel are at the bottom of the list.
We have had seven people in custody during the night for various reasons. And they will be followed up with further investigative steps throughout the day.
In sports news, the Øksil women's volleyball team won bronze in the weekend's final playoffs. The small club from Vesterålen finished second in the cup, reached the second round of the European Cup, placed fourth in the regular season, and ended third in the playoffs. Marianne Loftesnes and Ragni Steen Knudsen were selected for the all-star team. Ragni Steen Knudsen received the award for most valuable player this season. Oskar Gabrielsen received both the award for best breakthrough in the elite series and the young player of the year award.
Driving under the influence can be dangerous, both for yourself and others. The rules are there to protect life and health.