Georgian authorities uncover $5.5 million illegal oil operation at Batumi Terminal
Georgian investigators have apprehended Batumi oil terminal executives involved in unauthorized petroleum sales totaling millions of dollars.
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Court rejects appeal to release Gyumri Mayor from custody
Gyumri Mayor Vardan Ghukasyan will remain detained following a judicial rejection of his release appeal, extending his month-long custody period related to bribery allegations
Yerevan seeks extradition of ex-officials involved in ‘March 1’ case from Moscow
Armenian prosecutors will soon file another extradition request with Russian authorities for two former high-ranking officials accused of a high-profile cover-up of the March 1, 2008 case, Prosecutor-General Anna Vardapetyan said.
Chinese uranium buyers arrested in Tbilisi
A Tbilisi court has ordered pretrial detention for Chinese nationals caught red-handed attempting to purchase a batch of uranium.
Uranium smuggling to China prevented in Georgia
Georgian security officers detained three Chinese nationals in Tbilisi upon their attempt to buy illegally uranium and ship it to China, Georgia's State Security Service First Deputy Head Lasha Magradze said.
Counterfeit sweets and coffee produced by fraudsters in Tbilisi
The Prosecutor General's Office in Tbilisi has uncovered an illicit production facility in Tbilisi manufacturing counterfeit versions of established coffee and confectionery brands.
14 people detained following protest in Georgia
The Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the arrest of 14 participants in yesterday’s protest in Tbilisi, during which Rustaveli Avenue was blocked.
Man to stand trial for attacking police officer in Tbilisi
A Tbilisi resident has been detained for assaulting a police officer and faces a potential lengthy prison sentence, according to the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Five residents of Dagestan detained for plotting attack
Five local residents have been detained in Dagestan on the suspicion of plotting a terrorist attack against law enforcement officers, the police press service reported.
Netflix's 'Tinder Swindler' arrested in Georgia
Israeli conman Simon Leviev, who was the subject of a popular 2022 Netflix documentary, The Tinder Swindler, has been arrested at Georgia's Batumi Airport, the Georgian Interior Ministry reported.
Saakashvili could face life in prison for 'treason'
Former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, currently serving a 12.5-year prison sentence, may never be released. The Georgian authorities are preparing a 6th criminal case against him, this time over his role in the 2008 war in South Ossetia.
Сourt refuses to close case against expresident of Armenia
An Armenian court has decided not to terminate the criminal prosecution of former President Serzh Sargsyan, rejecting his lawyer's motion.
Сase of former Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia to be sent to court
According to the investigators, the former Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Gevorgyan legalized illegal income in the amount of $12 million. The case will now go to court.
Almost $600,000 stolen from Investigative Committee of Armenia building
Armenian security forces have detained two suspects in connection with the theft of a large sum of money from the Investigative Committee of Armenia building.
Former Defense Minister arrested in Georgia
The former Defense Minister has been arrested in Georgia. Earlier, he refused to attend a meeting of the commission investigating the illegal actions of Mikheil Saakashvili.
Three dozen mining farms discovered in Dagestan in a year
The activities of more than thirty mining farms were stopped in Dagestan in a year, some of which were mobile.
Teenage crime rate on the rise in Georgia
Over the past few years, juvenile crime rate in Georgia has increased by more than 70%, with economic offenses being the most common.
Almost 1,900 people detained during protests in Türkiye
The Turkish Interior Ministry has reported the detention of almost 1,900 people in connection with the latest protests in the country. About 14% of those detained have been formally arrested.
Two MPs stripped of parliamentary immunity in Armenia
The Armenian Parliament has revoked the parliamentary immunity of two MPs, thereby allowing criminal prosecution to be initiated against them. The corresponding decision was made during the parliamentary session held today.
People wounded in gunfire at Istanbul restaurant
Three people were wounded in a shooting at a restaurant in central Istanbul yesterday, local media reported. A gunman opened fire on a customer …
