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27-07-2016

Anti-corruption Agency under State Security Service of Georgia Detained one Person on the Fact of Bribery in Especially Large Quantities

The officers of Anti-corruption Agency under State Security Service of Georgia, as a result of operative-searching and investigative activities detained deputy head of Security Service under Tbilisi Municipality City Hall Davit Mekantsishvili on the fact of bribery in especially large quantities.

Investigation established, that Davit Mekantsishvili promised a foreign businessman to accelerate bidding procedures of 8271 square meters land and receive relevant permits in a timely manner, in return demanded 50 000 GEL, of which requested 10 000 in advance. On July 22nd, Davit Mekantsishvili received 5000 GEL from the sum requested in advance, whilst on July 25th, 2016, Mekantsishvili received the second part of the sum when he was detained.

Investigation is carried out on the fact of bribery in especially large quantities. (Article 338, part III, subparagraph “E”, which envisages form 11 to 15 years of imprisonment). Investigation is carried out by Anti-corruption Agency under State Security Service of Georgia.