Lawyer Silver Reinsaare says that Kriisa has not been convicted. Therefore, he should be treated as innocent. The FBI's accusation is just a hypothesis. This means the FBI has suspicions about Kriisa.
The accusation is the beginning of criminal proceedings. The outcome may change during the proceedings. Therefore, there is no need to rush to conclusions. The actual truth may be different.
Fraud amounting to 2.2 million dollars is a serious crime. In America, it can lead to a long prison sentence. The judge will decide the severity of the punishment. Mitigating circumstances will influence this.
Estonian media has described Kriisa's gambling problems. If true, this could help reduce the punishment. American legal practice considers gambling disorder a mental health issue.
Kriisa is young and has no known prior convictions. The scale of the accusation is still unclear. The lawyer recommends waiting for additional information.
The Estonian state cannot help Kriisa much. Kriisa is offered consular assistance. The Estonian embassy will ensure that Kriisa's rights are protected.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the Estonian embassy in Washington is aware of Kriisa's detention. The embassy has requested additional information from the USA. Kriisa can communicate with an Estonian consul.
If Kriisa is sentenced to prison, he can be brought to Estonia to serve the sentence. This can happen within the framework of judicial cooperation.