TBILISI, August 27 – A handwriting analysis conducted by Georgia’s National Forensics Bureau has confirmed that a farewell letter found in the pocket of former Adjara regional leader Tornike Rizhvadze was indeed written by him. Rizhvadze survived a gunshot wound to his chest in July in what investigators say was a suicide attempt. The new … Read more
TBILISI, August 25 – A 25-year-old woman charged with killing her husband in Tbilisi says she confessed only after police pressured her during questioning, according to her lawyer. The suspect was arrested on August 22 after her husband died from knife wounds. Police say she stabbed him during a domestic dispute and opened an investigation … Read more
TBILISI, August 19 – Police across Georgia made 37 arrests arrests the last three days, for illegally purchasing, storing, or carrying firearms and ammunition. The arrests followed coordinated searches of homes, vehicles, and storage buildings, the Ministry of Internal Affairs said in a statement. Dozens of firearms of various types and large amounts of ammunition … Read more
TBILISI, August 18 – A young woman in the Georgian town of Marneuli allegedly stabbed her fiance after finding him in an apartment with another woman. The couple was set to marry on August 17. According to police, the bride-to-be showed up at the apartment accompanied by another woman, confronted her fiance, and then attacked … Read more
TBILISI, August 15 – The man at the center of the gunning down of a businessman on Chavchavadze Avenue after a funeral in March insists he had nothing to do with it. Speaking in court Thursday, Giorgi Mikadze said he had “no involvement” in the March 2025 killing of businessman Levan Jangveladze, claiming he had … Read more
Prosecutors in Georgia have released the most detailed account yet of a high-profile contract killing in downtown Tbilisi earlier this year. The case combines business rivalries, cross-border travel, and alleged underworld ties. Investigators say brothers Giorgi and Davit Mikadze had a long-running dispute with Levan Jangveladze. Acting for themselves and others who also clashed with … Read more
TBILISI, August 13 – Police in western Georgia have arrested a woman on suspicion of murder after a fatal stabbing in the city of Zugdidi. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the incident took place on August 13 inside a private home. Investigators say a dispute broke out between two women, ending when the … Read more
TBILISI, August 12 – Police in Tbilisi say they have uncovered a contract killing plot in the heart of the capital, which they believe is tied to infighting in the city’s business circles. Several suspects have been arrested, while others face charges in absentia. According to investigators, brothers Giorgi and Davit Mikadze allegedly had a … Read more
TBILISI, August 9 – Police in Georgia have continued carrying out raids across the country, seizing more firearms, ammunition, and drugs, and arresting 11 people. The Interior Ministry says the operations took place over the past week in Tbilisi, Imereti, Racha-Lechkhumi, and other regions, signalling an ongoing campaign to track down illegal weapons. The new … Read more
TBILISI, August 7 – Authorities in Georgia have arrested three senior managers of a virtual asset service provider accused of operating illegally without mandatory registration. The arrests were announced by the country’s Investigative Service under the Ministry of Finance. According to investigators, the company in question operated through online platforms, mobile applications, and physical offices … Read more