The verdict came from Viru County Court. Russian man Pavel Kapustin was sentenced to six and a half years in prison. He lives in Narva. He conducted intelligence activities against Estonia. His money and assets were confiscated.
Kapustin worked with the FSB. The FSB is Russian intelligence. He gathered information from Estonia and sent it to Russia.
Kapustin also sent goods to Russia. These goods were prohibited. Russians ordered these goods. Kapustin sent them to them.
Kapustin lied to the police. He wanted to live in Estonia.
The State Prosecutor said that the FSB collects information about Estonia. They use it for harmful purposes. Kapustin sent information to the FSB.
The State Prosecutor stated that even small information is useful to enemies. Therefore, working with the FSB is prohibited.
The Security Police warns. They say the FSB may summon people to Russia. Do not go to Russia without a reason. There may be danger. The Security Police will help you.
Kapustin violated the ban. He earned money through prohibited activities. His money was confiscated.
The Security Police investigated the case. The State Prosecutor's Office led the case.