For over a decade, the Russian state-backed foundation Pravfond has operated under the radar, offering legal aid to “compatriots” living abroad. But newly uncovered internal documents tell a far more troubling story: behind its humanitarian façade, Pravfond has been quietly financing a network of spies, convicted criminals, sanctioned individuals, and pro-Kremlin propagandists.
This OCCRP Briefing will take you inside a cross-border investigation that reveals how a seemingly benevolent legal aid organization became an instrument of hybrid warfare. We’ll examine how Pravfond provided legal and financial support to Russian intelligence operatives, funneled resources into propaganda networks, and built influence operations in multiple countries — all while flying under the radar of sanctions regimes and regulatory scrutiny.
Join investigative reporters and regional experts as they unpack the mechanics of this covert network and its implications for national security, sanctions enforcement, and democratic resilience. Whether you work in compliance, counterintelligence, policymaking, or investigative journalism, this webinar will provide actionable insights into one of the Kremlin’s most sophisticated influence tools operating abroad.
