Finnish police have launched a criminal investigation into alleged environmental damage caused by Google's data center project in northern Finland. The project is part of Google parent company Alphabet's $15 billion investment in AI infrastructure in Finland. Finnish authorities stated that Google's local subsidiary, Tuike Finland, carried out forest clearing and drainage operations at a planned site near the town of Muhos without completing the environmental impact assessment required by Finnish law. Police are investigating whether these operations violated the Water Act and caused environmental damage, which could lead to fines for the company. A Google spokesperson said the company would cooperate with the police investigation.