Giorgi Bachiashvili, a former associate of Georgian ruling-party founder Bidzina Ivanishvili, was recently arrested after fleeing Georgia amidst a politically motivated prosecution. Georgia's State Security Service detained him near the Armenian border based on an anonymous tip-off. Bachiashvili faces serious allegations of embezzlement and money-laundering, leading to an 11-year prison sentence in absentia. His arrest raises concerns about potential torture and highlights the complexities of Georgian political dynamics involving Ivanishvili, particularly following Bachiashvili’s falling out with him.
Giorgi Bachiashvili was arrested after fleeing Georgia, facing charges which he claims are politically motivated, potentially risking torture upon his return to Georgia.
Bachiashvili, a former associate of Ivanishvili, was convicted of embezzlement and money-laundering and sentenced to 11 years in prison in his absence.
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