Estonian Musician & Racer Wanted by Police for Domestic Violence

Estonian police are searching for Mait Seger, a 57-year-old musician and former racing driver, who is wanted for questioning in connection with a 2022 alleged assault. A notice with Seger’s photograph and details was published on the police and border guard board’s website on February 6th, according to a report from Delfi, an Estonian news outlet.

Authorities are asking anyone with information about Seger’s whereabouts to contact them via the emergency number 112 or by email at [email protected]. Police spokesperson Leana Loide stated that officers have been attempting to locate Seger for some time, checking various addresses and sending summonses for questioning, but have been unsuccessful.

The current investigation centers on allegations of domestic violence. Though, Seger’s past reveals a history of legal issues. In 2013, he was convicted of assault and fined 600 euros, plus an additional 500 euros in legal costs, after striking his mother in the face and ear, causing her to fall and hit the edge of a stove. The incident report details bruising on her thigh and a subsequent threat of murder, with Seger allegedly waving a tool near her face while stating she would die.

Further legal troubles arose in 2018, resulting in a three-year prison sentence – of which he served three months – suspended for good behavior, following convictions for threats, cannabis cultivation, and property damage. This last charge stemmed from the arson of a house co-owned with his former wife, resulting in approximately 84,000 euros in damages.

Before his legal issues became prominent, Seger was known as a musician. For many years, he played drums and guitar with the band “Väikeste Lõõtspillide Ühing” and collaborated with Estonian musician Tõnu Timmu, among others. In 2004, he released a solo album, “Sadness and Sun,” which, according to music critic Berkas Vaheris, while containing moments of promise, ultimately fell short of its potential.

In 2020, Seger was described as a music teacher on Kihnu Island, instructing local children in drumming, and continuing to write songs and perform. He also enjoyed a successful career in motorsports during his youth. In the 1990s, he won silver and bronze medals in two different classes at the Soviet Union road racing championship. He was also a two-time Estonian champion in circuit racing and won the “Stocksport 600” class at the “Kalevi Suursõit” race in 2001.