The trial of 15 persons arrested during the special operation in night clubs will be held today, October, 3.

Law enforcers opened a fraudulent scheme of embezzlement of a large amount of money, 15 people were arrested yesterday for fraud and extortion committed by an organized group. The committed crime envisions up to 10 years in prison.

As a result of an intensive investigation, including covert investigative actions based on a judge’s ruling, it was established that managers and service staff of several nightclubs in Tbilisi had developed a fraud plan, redistributed roles and extorted cash from foreign citizens who entered their facility for services and products ordered. If the guest refused to pay the amount, the employees put psychological pressure and threats on their victims and in this way tried to receive the requested amount. In case if the victims still refused to pay the fraudulently charged amount of money, they were physically assaulted.

As a result of the investigative actions conducted by the police, the perpetrators were arrested in Tbilisi based on the judge’s decision. Computer equipment and mobile phones were seized by police as evidence. The investigation is being conducted under Articles 180 and 181 of the Criminal Code of Georgia.