Simon Ekpa’s Lawyers Say Viral Release Video Is False, Name November 17 Date

Simon Ekpa’s legal team has denied a viral video claiming he was released from custody in Finland. The team says his release remains scheduled for November 17, 2026, and that he is expected to return to his home in Finland, where he is a citizen. The clarification came after a video circulated online showing a man said to be Ekpa leaving a building. His lawyers said the video did not confirm that he had been freed on November 5. In October, Finland’s Court of Appeal reduced Ekpa’s sentence from six years to four but upheld his convictions for terrorism-related offences. The decision is not final, as Ekpa and prosecutors may seek permission to appeal to Finland’s Supreme Court.

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