Georgia’s State Security Service launches sabotage investigation over nationwide power outages

The State Security Service of Georgia has launched an investigation following multiple emergency power outages across the country.

The investigation is being conducted under Article 318 of the Criminal Code of Georgia, which addresses sabotage.

This article pertains to damaging, destroying, or hindering the normal operation of state enterprises or other critical infrastructure with the intent to undermine Georgia’s national interests.

The State Security Service noted that it would keep the public updated on the progress of the investigation as it unfolds.