Tbilisi, March 17 – The Georgian Prosecutor’s Office has frozen the accounts of several charitable funds that provided financial aid to individuals affected during pro-European protests, citing an ongoing investigation into alleged acts of sabotage.
"The investigation has determined that in many cases, financial resources are collected and distributed through so-called 'funds' to organize illegal and criminal activities. These organizations directly allocate funds to finance unlawful actions, call on the public to engage in civil disobedience, and support other illegal acts. The funds in question provide material assistance to individuals who violate the law and their family members, including paying fines and covering various personal and organizational expenses," reads the statement from the Prosecutor’s Office.
The following organizations were named as those allegedly providing material support to offenders:
- Nanuka Fund
- Phosphorite
- Fund for Each Other 24/7
- Shame Movement
- Human Rights House Tbilisi
According to the Prosecutor’s Office, these organizations have spent more than 2 million GEL since December 2024.
The investigation, launched on February 8, falls under Article 318 of the Georgian Criminal Code, which pertains to "sabotage, attempted sabotage under aggravating circumstances, aiding a foreign organization in hostile activities, and mobilizing finances for actions against Georgia’s constitutional order and national security."
The inquiry was initiated following a complaint from United Neutral Georgia, a group openly linked to both Georgian Dream and pro-Russian narratives, which has been advocating for Georgia to officially abandon its NATO aspirations.
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