Among the members of the criminal group detained in the United States are famous Georgian sportsmen. These are the world champions in boxing, Avtandil Khurtsidze and martial fighter Levan Makashvili.

This fact is neither confirmed nor denied in the Caucasian Federation.

"I can only say that it is gone and is ready for battle. I can not confirm or deny this fact. Khurtsidze left for the US some 2-3 years ago. We have contacted his friends and family members and nobody knows anything yet, "- said Davit Tsialauri, the president of the Georgian Boxing Federation said.

We remind you that 15 Georgian athletes were allegedly among the criminal syndicate members arrested in New York