Public Statement and Appeal
The non-governmental organization “Georgia — Information Center for Combating Corruption” issues a public statement and appeal regarding an entity operating at 17 Selim Khimshiashvili Street in Batumi.
According to available information, the entity presents itself as a real estate agency and may be connected to Russian Federation citizen Anton Tyunov, his family members, and persons associated with them.
Possible Suspicious Financial Operations
Based on information available to the organization, there is reasonable suspicion that persons operating at the above-mentioned address, or companies connected to them, may be using real estate activities in Batumi and Tbilisi to carry out suspicious financial operations.
These circumstances require an immediate legal review by the relevant state agencies.
Possible Cryptocurrency Exchange and Financial Services Center
According to publicly circulated information, an unofficial cryptocurrency exchange or financial services center may also be operating at the same location.
Available reports suggest that various operations, including those for foreign citizens, may be carried out through Telegram channels.
Possible Involvement of Foreign Citizens
According to available information, foreign citizens may also be involved in the alleged scheme. They may have participated in the process of converting funds obtained from illegal activities on Georgian territory, including the possible sale of narcotic substances, into cryptocurrency, followed by exchange, cash withdrawal, and legalization.
The organization believes that these circumstances, including the roles of relevant individuals, companies, financial operations, crypto transactions, and possible intermediaries, require an immediate, comprehensive, and objective investigation by competent state authorities.
Circumstances to Be Verified by Law Enforcement Agencies
The organization emphasizes that the above-mentioned information consists of circumstances that must be examined and verified by law enforcement agencies.
The legalization of illegal income, concealment of property obtained through criminal means, suspicious financial operations using cryptocurrency, or the integration of funds of illegal origin into the financial system entail relevant legal liability under Georgian legislation.
Appeal to Companies and Private Individuals
The non-governmental organization “Georgia — Information Center for Combating Corruption” cautiously calls on companies, private individuals, and organizations operating both in Georgia and outside Georgia to exercise particular caution until these circumstances are properly examined and legally assessed.
The organization urges them to refrain from financial, commercial, or real estate cooperation with the above-mentioned persons or companies connected to them, in order to avoid becoming involved in possible illegal financial schemes.
Appeal to State Agencies
The non-governmental organization “Georgia — Information Center for Combating Corruption” appeals to the Prosecutor General’s Office of Georgia, the Investigation Service of the Ministry of Finance of Georgia, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia, the State Security Service of Georgia, the Revenue Service of Georgia, and other relevant law enforcement and supervisory agencies.
The organization requests that they immediately examine the above-mentioned facts, verify the activities of the named persons and companies connected to them, establish the legality of financial operations, and review possible crypto transactions, financial operations carried out through Telegram channels, real estate transactions, and the possible involvement of foreign citizens in these processes.
Demand for Legal Response
If signs of a crime are identified, the organization demands that the relevant state authorities take immediate action provided for by law.
This includes launching an investigation, ensuring the suspension of a possible illegal financial scheme, and examining the legal liability of all persons involved.
Additional Circumstance Related to Anton Tyunov
According to circulated information, Anton Tyunov may be wanted in the Russian Federation and may currently be present on the territory of Georgia.
This circumstance requires additional international legal, immigration, and security checks.
Need for an Objective and Timely Review
The organization calls on the relevant state agencies to ensure an objective, transparent, and timely review of the case.
At the same time, the public should be provided with information permitted by law, and all necessary measures should be taken to protect Georgia’s legal, financial, and public security.
Non-Governmental Organization
“Georgia — Information Center for Combating Corruption”