Spectacular downfall of Georgia's ex-PM accused of having $6.5m in his flat
Summary
Irakli Garibashvili, Georgia's former prime minister, has been charged with money laundering after investigators found $6.5 million in cash at his home. Garibashvili has pleaded guilty to the charges, which could lead to a 12-year prison sentence. This case is notable as it is the first prosecution of a senior member of Georgia's ruling elite, amidst the country's political shift away from the West.Key Facts
- Irakli Garibashvili is Georgia's former prime minister.
- He is accused of money laundering and pleaded guilty in court.
- Investigators found $6.5 million in cash at his home.
- He could face a 12-year jail term.
- Garibashvili held office twice, first from 2013-2015 and then from 2021-2022.
- This is the first time a senior government member in Georgia faces charges like this.
- The case happens as Georgia moves politically away from Western alliances.
- Garibashvili signed an agreement with the EU in 2014 but later distanced from it.
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