Two Russian nationals linked to the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) worked for years at an Estonian startup company. One individual, Igor, a 49-year-old software developer with IT higher education and an FSB reserve officer, lived in Estonia for four years before losing his residence permit. The startup company that employed them was involved in laundering a large amount of money for criminals. Following the full-scale war in Ukraine, Estonian police and security services have intensively increased background checks when extending residence permits for Russian citizens. Authorities noted in legal proceedings that FSB can contact reservists anytime and influence them for actions needed by the agency.

Two Russian nationals linked to the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) worked for years at an Estonian startup company. One individual, Igor, a 49-year-old software developer with IT higher education and an FSB reserve officer, lived in Estonia for four years before losing his residence permit. The startup company that employed them was involved in laundering a large amount of money for criminals. Following the full-scale war in Ukraine, Estonian police and security services have intensively increased background checks when extending residence permits for Russian citizens. Authorities noted in legal proceedings that FSB can contact reservists anytime and influence them for actions needed by the agency.