Skolkovo Foundation controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2014
U.S. concerns over research-security implications
In April 2014, an FBI assistant special agent was reported to have written that the bureau suspected Skolkovo could be used by the Russian government to access sensitive or classified U.S. research. The available reference describes an allegation and concern, not a judicial finding that the foundation obtained such research.
2013
Alleged embezzlement and misuse of foundation funds
Russian criminal charges were reported in November 2013 concerning alleged embezzlement and misuse of approximately $1.5 million in Skolkovo Foundation money. The cited reference also reports that more than 200 managers and employees were fired after a corruption investigation into the foundation's use of government funds.