Former Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili sentenced to five years in prison, fined ₾1 million

The Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia on Monday concluded a plea agreement with the accused former Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili.

Under the terms of the deal, the former official has been sentenced to five years of imprisonment.

Garibashvili was charged under Article 194, Part 3 of the Criminal Code of Georgia, which pertains to legalization of illicit income.

The Prosecutor’s Office stated that Garibashvili was also ordered to pay an additional fine of ₾1 million.

Funds obtained through criminal activity and seized during the search of his residence will be transferred to the state treasury.

“Irakli Garibashvili has pleaded guilty to the committed offense and agreed to the terms of the plea deal. The court has already granted the Prosecutor’s Office’s motion regarding the plea deal”, the statement said.