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The Prosecutor's Office charged Aleksandre Elisashvili with attempted terrorism at Tbilisi City Court. Investigations revealed he broke into the building on Nov 29 and poured flammable liquid to start a fire. Court marshals neutralized and detained him after he offered armed resistance. He faces 10 to 15 years in prison. Prosecution has requested pre-trial detention.
A memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Georgian Bar Association and the CEC. Signed by David Asatiani and Giorgi Kalandarishvili, the agreement focuses on raising awareness about electronic election technologies. The CEC will also provide technological support for the Association's upcoming corporate elections to ensure transparency, efficiency, and high professional standards.
A foreign citizen was sentenced to 15 years in prison by the Tbilisi City Court for the illegal acquisition, possession, and facilitation of the sale of a large quantity of methadone. According to the Prosecutor's Office, the defendant placed the drugs in various locations for distribution.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Personal Data Protection Service will be liquidated from March 1, 2026, with their functions transferred to the State Audit Office. The Business Ombudsman's office will be abolished from January 1. The goal is to optimize state resources.
The Prosecutor's Office and State Security Service searched the homes of former top officials: Garibashvili, Liluashvili, Partskhaladze, and their associates. The operation spanned 22 locations, seizing electronics, documents, and large sums of cash. An investigation is ongoing.
Georgian police arrested 50 people, mostly drug dealers, in a nationwide operation. Large quantities of drugs were seized. The suspects face up to 20 years to life in prison.
The Prosecutor's Office charged 50 individuals, including foreigners, with drug crimes. According to the investigation, they illegally purchased, stored, and sold narcotics. Various types of drugs were seized. The defendants face up to 20 years to life in prison.
Former Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili was questioned by the State Security Service, where he confessed to receiving illegal income over the years. He fully cooperated with the investigation. The agency is now considering charges and potential pre-trial measures.