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A fraud that started in Nigeria resulted in the Estonian Traditional Music Center, the organiser of the Viljandi Folk Music Festival, losing €53,000, and after a four and a half month investigation, the prosecutor's office stated there was nothing to be done – the money has moved to countries where it is impossible for the Estonian police and legal system to bring it back from.
The "Etnokulp" Awards to determine the best folk music and musicians in Estonia over the last two years took place in Viljandi on Friday. The night's big winners were the zombie folk, punk, trad-hop blending duo Puuluup, who took home four prizes including best artist and best song for "Paala Järve Vaala Baar."
Viljandi Folk Music Festival is taking place for the 29th time this weekend at Viljandi Castle Hills. More than 40 artists will perform over the four-day event.