[1][2] Tukiainen first became known in March 2008 with a news report that Finland's foreign minister, Ilkka Kanerva, had been sending her sexually suggestive text messages.

[citation needed] Tukiainen founded an all-female dance group in the early 2000s that is now defunct.

[15] Although she has been known for working as an entertainer at bars and other such establishments across Finland, she has since reclaimed her Christian faith and has spoken at religious meetings.

[18] Upon the loss of custody, Tukiainen fled abroad with the child, thus violating the already set court ruling.

[19] Johanna's sister, Julia Tukiainen (born 1983), was found deceased in their apartment on 17 December 2013.