Georgian police arrest FBI wanted suspect at Tbilisi International Airport

Law enforcement officers of the Central Criminal Police Department on Friday arrested a suspect wanted by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for serious crimes.

The individual was detained at Tbilisi International Airport following investigative measures carried out by Georgian law enforcement authorities.

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the suspect was wanted at the request of the FBI on charges including aiding and abetting criminal activity, criminal conspiracy, and money laundering.

Extradition procedures provided for by law are currently underway with regard to the detainee.

The Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs noted that it has maintained successful cooperation with US law enforcement agencies for many years in combating various forms of crime, including organized crime.