Georgian Restaurateur in Czech Republic Linked to Alleged Russian Underworld Figures and a Kremlin-Backed Foundation

The report details how Czech-based restaurateur Asmat Shanava allegedly served as a conduit for the Kremlin-backed Pravfond to evade EU sanctions by routing funds through third-party accounts to support legal defenses, including for Alexander Franchetti, while also highlighting her restaurant’s address being used by individuals tied to the Russian criminal underworld. It references Pravfond’s broader tactics across multiple EU states and mentions Shanava’s minor role in efforts around hacker Yevgeniy Nikulin’s extradition case.