Aleksi “Aleksib” Virolainen was convicted by a Finnish district court of aggravated tax fraud and received four months of suspended imprisonment with a two-year probation period.

He can appeal the decision until November 26.

It is unclear whether the conviction will affect his ability to compete abroad or his position with Natus Vincere.

The court found he failed to declare €53,000 in earnings from Valve Corporation in 2019, related to his participation in IEM Katowice and StarLadder Berlin Majors, resulting in about €28,000 less in income tax.

HLTV attempted to reach Aleksib for comment without success.

In his defense, Aleksib admitted the filing omission but denied intentional tax evasion, stating he believed taxes were paid; he has reportedly paid the undeclared amount since.

The court ruled the income non-declaration was intentional and that he sought financial gain.

The suspended sentence does not require prison time, but the conviction will be entered into his criminal record and could affect visa applications and travel to international tournaments.