
Georgia
Georgia’s former Defence Minister Burchuladze arrested for money laundering
Two of former Georgian Defence Minister Juansher Burchuladze’s subordinates, as well as a ‘close relative’, were detained in the same case in July.
Two of former Georgian Defence Minister Juansher Burchuladze’s subordinates, as well as a ‘close relative’, were detained in the same case in July.
In July, several media outlets reported on searches in the ministry.
The court ruled that Robert Kochiev deliberately bankrupted the company.
Former Makhachkhala Mayor Said Amirov is already serving a life sentence for organising a terrorist attack.
David Papazian is being charged with money laundering and theft, and is also being accused of perpetrating war crimes in Gaza.
The judge also ruled that the trial be delayed until 2026.
Law enforcement officials have announced the completion of one of the largest anti-corruption operations in recent years in the North Caucasus.