Friday, December 5, 2025

Government took millions in loans while running Cartu Bank

When director Nodar Javakhishvili and the rest of the management of Cartu Bank regained control, they discovered that the government's people had taken USD 50 million in loans, started an expensive refurbishment project, and given premiums to employees, which they believe was done to hurt the bank financially. (IPN.)

TBILISI, DFWatch – While the opposition affiliated Cartu Bank was temporarily under state management recently, USD 50 million was taken in loans.

The bank, which is associated with President Saakashvili’s main competitor Bidzina Ivanishvili, plans to go to court

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Ivanishvili given back control over shares in Cartu and Progress

Nodar Javakhishvili gets his job back at Cartu Bank after Bidzina Ivanishvili paid a USD 45 million fine. (IPN.)

TBILISI, DFWatch – A bank director in Georgia who authorities removed from his job will get his old job back.

This follows from a decision to revoke the seizure of all 100 percent shares in Cartu Group and 22 percent of Progress Bank, effective Thursday

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Cartu Bank's entire management fired

Cartu Bank's general director, Nodar Javakhishvili, and nine other board members, were fired by the interim manager. (IPN.)

TBILISI, DFWatch – After Georgian authorities took over Cartu Bank in a criminal forfeiture process, the interim manager has fired the entire old management.

Vladmer Ugulava, who now controls the bank on behalf of the government, yesterday fired both

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