Elene Khoshtaria detained - opposition politician father’s account swells with Russian cash

Imedi TV has learned that just hours after the detention of the Georgian opposition politician Elene Khoshtaria, her father, Gogi Khoshtaria, received a transfer of ₽9 million (Russian ruble) - approximately $110 000 - from the Russian budget.

The investigation is being conducted under Article 187 of the Criminal Code of Georgia, which pertains to damage or destruction of property.

If found guilty, the offense is punishable by up to five years of imprisonment.

In 2022, Khoshtaria confirmed transfers of funds from Russia to the account of her family member, and said the money involved royalties from a Russian theatre as her father was the successor of Soliko Virsaladze, a famed Georgian scenographer who produced set and costume designs in theatres, including venues based in Russia.