Giorgi Bachiashvili, a former aide to influential Georgian leader Bidzina Ivanishvili, faces risks of torture after being deported back to Georgia from Dubai. Arrested unexpectedly while consulting with a local lawyer, he had previously accused Ivanishvili of compromising Georgia's sovereignty for personal benefit. Bachiashvili was convicted in absentia of stealing funds linked to Ivanishvili’s cryptocurrency dealings. His lawyers, including Robert Amsterdam, express grave concern for his safety in Georgia, known for its political corruption and potential for human rights violations.
Giorgi Bachiashvili's arrest raises serious concerns over potential torture after he was deported to Georgia following a conviction linked to his former boss, Bidzina Ivanishvili.
Bachiashvili fled Georgia due to conflicts with Ivanishvili, who is accused of aligning Georgia with Russia for personal gain, undermining the nation's democratic aspirations.
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