The Investigative Division of the General Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia is investigating a criminal case on the fact of legalization of illegal income in groups, which was accompanied by receiving a particularly large amount of income under Article 194, Part 2, Subparagraphs “a” and Part 3, Subparagraph “c” of the same Article Provided with signs of crime.

The case concerns the possible laundering of tens of millions of different currencies of a transnational nature.

On October 13, 2020, on the basis of a ruling of a Tbilisi City Court judge, an investigation was carried out in several objects located in Tbilisi to search for and confiscate important documents and electronic information devices, as well as money laundering in this criminal case. A particularly large amount of money was withdrawn along with the documentation.

Special forces personnel were used to ensure the safe transportation of the valuables recovered as a result of the investigative actions.

The case is under investigation. In the public interest, the Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia will periodically inform the public about the results of the investigation.