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Tbilisi City Court released Aleksi Akhvlediani on GEL 30,000 bail

08-07-2025 20:43

Tbilisi City Court released Aleksi Akhvlediani, director of Georgia`s Maritime Transport Agency, on GEL 30,000 bail after prosecutors charged him with negligent firearm storage in connection with the alleged suicide attempt of former Adjara government head Tornike Rizhvadze.

"It is in my interest to cooperate with the investigation. We`re talking about my friend. I have not committed a crime. The truth will be established", - said Aleksi Akhvlediani.

He faces charges under Article 238 of Georgia`s Criminal Code [illegal storage of firearms that resulted in serious consequences]. This offense carries a penalty of up to 3 years of imprisonment.

Rizhvadze remains in serious condition, following his hospitalization with a gunshot wound to his lung. Police launched an investigation under Article 115 – incitement to suicide - while prosecutors alleged that Akhvlediani`s negligence allowed Rizhvadze to access weapon used in what authorities say was a suicide attempt. According to Prosecutor`s Office, the incident took place in the early hours of July 7 in Sagarejo [Kakheti], at the residence of Akhvlediani, whom Rizhvadze was visiting.

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