Aleksi 'Aleksib' Virolainen, a prominent Finnish Counter-Strike player, has been charged with serious tax fraud by the Eastern Uusimaa District Court, with the alleged offenses occurring between May 19 and September 22, 2020, in Vantaa. The case is currently under investigation, with the Finnish Tax Administration identified as the plaintiff, and court proceedings are set to take place in April.

Virolainen, known for his outstanding career as a professional esports player, has amassed significant prize money throughout his journey in competitive gaming. He is part of the Natus Vincere (Na’Vi) team, which has gained international acclaim, including being awarded the best team in the recent HLTV Awards in 2024, following their victory in the PGL Major Copenhagen tournament—the first win for a Finnish player in this prestigious event.

While Virolainen has expressed that he cannot comment on the ongoing case, he emphasized that the allegations relate to the income he received from competitive gaming. This high-profile case not only highlights concerns surrounding financial matters in the esports industry but also raises questions about the tax responsibilities of professional gamers in Finland, an area that is still developing in regulatory terms.