You can sue for the value of the laptop but not the data.

None of us can predict what a court will do.................

There is a lot of litigation in this area. Google some local lawyers that do these and set up a consultation or two.

You are accused of a crime. Quit posting on an open Internet site and lawyer up.

No lawyer on the Internet can answer this question. You have a lawyer. Ask them.

Report this creep to the cops...........................

YEs you can "get in trouble.".................

We don't know . Nicely ask the landlord.............

Yes you could. Talk to your parents. Stay away from him.

It is almost definitely a scam. Very common one.