Russian Authorities Investigate Father of Opposition Leader Leonid Volkov

Mikhail Volkov faces accusations of financing Navalny's banned Anti-Corruption Foundation, with his home searched and equipment confiscated.

Russian authorities have launched an investigation into Mikhail Volkov, accusing him of financing the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK), which is banned as an extremist organization in Russia.
A search was conducted at Mikhail Volkov's home, during which technical equipment was confiscated for further investigative actions.
Leonid Volkov, a prominent opposition figure and close ally of Alexei Navalny, confirmed the search but denied reports of his father's arrest.
Mikhail Volkov, a mathematician and former professor, was dismissed from his university position in February 2025, allegedly due to his connection to his son.
Leonid Volkov has condemned the investigation as politically motivated and accused Russian authorities of targeting his father as a form of collective punishment.