Georgian Prosecutor General announces large-scale searches targeting former high-ranking officials

Georgian Prosecutor General Giorgi Gvarakidze on Friday revealed that simultaneous searches were conducted at 22 locations nationwide, including the homes of former Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, former Head of the State Security Service Grigol Liluashvili, and former Chief Prosecutor Otar Partskhaladze, along with eight associates, resulting in the seizure of electronic devices, documents, and substantial cash sums.

In his remarks, Gvarakidze explained that the early morning operations spanned various sites across Georgia and focused on the residences and assets of Garibashvili, Liluashvili, Partskhaladze, and their eight linked individuals.

“Due to the particularly high public interest and the significance of the criminal cases, I would like to provide the public with the following information. Within the framework of ongoing investigations in the Investigative Unit of the General Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia, the Anti-Corruption and State Security Departments of the State Security Service, large-scale operations were conducted today starting at 10 am, simultaneously at a total of 22 locations across the country. As part of the joint operation, searches were conducted at the residences and personal properties of Georgia’s former Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, former Head of the State Security Service Grigol Liluashvili, former Chief Prosecutor Otar Partskhaladze, and eight individuals associated with them”, he said.

Authorities confiscated a range of electronic gadgets, paperwork, and significant cash reserves, as part of intensified probes into alleged misconduct, with further investigative steps underway to ensure transparency and accountability.

“Various electronic devices, documents, and a large amount of cash were seized. Investigative, procedural, and operational-search activities are actively being carried out in connection with these cases. The public will be periodically provided with additional information regarding the progress and results of the investigation”, Gvarakidze concluded.