26 April 2024,   16:42
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Giorgi Rurua left in pretrial detention

Tbilisi City Court has left a co-founder of Mtavari Arkhi Giorgi Rurua in pretrial detention for alleged possession and carrying of a firearm, the charge Rurua refuses to admit. 

The opposition and Rurua say that the firearm was planted and the detention is “politically grounded”, which the ruling party members strongly dismiss.

Illegal possession and carrying of a firearm is punishable by a fine or imprisonment of up to 3 years. 

Director General of Mtavari Arkhi TV Nika Gvaramia says that Rurua’s detention is connected with the new TV channel, as Rurua holds 2.5% of the shares of Mtavari Arkhi.​​​​​​​

Giorgi Rurua was detained on November 18. 

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