First Vice Speaker emphasizes need for transparency in political funding
“Every fund should operate with complete transparency, and society must be fully informed about its activities and objectives. In addition to positive initiatives, such funds may also be involved in or incentivizing destructive actions,” stated Gia Volski, First Vice Speaker.
According to Volski, the Prosecutor’s Office has uncovered such funds, noting that “this is neither an exception nor surprising.”
“Certainly, funds require financing. In reality, society must be fully aware of the sources of this financing. If the relevant authorities have no concerns regarding this issue, they will make a corresponding statement. However, it seems there is sufficient reason for scrutiny. Every fund should operate according to established rules. I am not privy to the details; it is the responsibility of the relevant authorities to provide us with more information.
When a fund engages in the development of specific political processes, particularly those that may lead to revolutionary scenarios, it warrants additional attention,” he added.
On March 17, the Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia seized the bank accounts of several non-entrepreneurial, non-commercial legal entities (NNLEs), including “Nanuka’s Foundation,” “Prosperity,” “Fund for Each Other 24/7,” “Sirtskhvilia,” and “Tbilisi Human Rights House.” The Prosecutor’s Office stated that these funds were implicated in organizing acts of violence.