Georgia
Three sentenced to life in prison over high-profile mafia murder in Tbilisi
Levan Jangveladze, the brother of famed mob boss Merab Jangveladze, was shot to death in Tbilisi’s upscale Vake neighbourhood in March 2025.
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Georgia
Over 40 arrested in Georgia in latest mafia crackdown
Those arrested were allegedly in contact with notorious mob boss Mamuka Shubitidze, also known as Mamuka Kakhetinsky or Davit Baratashvili.
Georgia
Over 70 arrested in Georgian police operation against mafia in Adjara
Among those detained were alleged high-ranking members of the post-Soviet mafia network known as ‘thieves-in-law’.
Georgia
Georgia charges disgraced former Prosecutor General with ordering high-profile murder
Otar Partskhaladze was accused of ordering a hit on Levan Jangveladze, who according to media, is linked to thieves-in-law.
Georgia
Georgia detains 49 for reported connection to post-Soviet mafia network
A total of 63 people were charged, some in absentia.
Abkhazia
Five injured in apparent mafia shooting in Abkhazia
One of those injured was reportedly the infamous local mafia figure Raul Bartsba.
Georgia
Police officer shot in raids on ‘thieves-in-law’ across Georgia
Over 30 people were arrested during simultaneous raids in Tbilisi, Kakheti, and Mtskheta-Mtianeti.
