Tbilisi City Court orders pre-trial detention for former First Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development

Tbilisi City Court on Monday ordered pre-trial detention for Romeo Mikautadze, the former First Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia.

The prosecution requested pre-trial detention, citing the seriousness of the charges. In contrast, Mikautadze’s defence team had petitioned the court to release him on bail in the amount of 100,000 GEL, but the request was denied.

A preliminary court hearing has been scheduled for August 12.

The Prosecutor’s Office has charged Mikautadze with abuse of official authority and money laundering.

The Prosecutor’s Office has charged Mikautadze with abuse of official authority and legalisation of illegal income.

According to an investigation by the State Security Service, Mikautadze systematically abused his power while holding various high-ranking positions in different government agencies, resulting in the accumulation of substantial illicit income.