The Investigation Service of the Finance Ministry detained the Head of Crystal Group on charges of legalization of illicit revenue.

At the briefing, the Revenue Service said the investigation continues to reveal other accomplices or those who contributed to or are affiliated with the crime.

“The investigation determined that the founder of LTD Bauriani Business Group and LTD Hotels Management Group united under Crystal Group, in Bakuriani winter resort, on Didveli territory, built 5 hotel-apartments without a permit, arranged a cable-car ropeway, a private track and a tobogun only for the use of Crystal Group customers. The amount of illicit revenue reached several tens of millions GEL.

At this stage, the investigation has established the fact of legalization of illegal income in the amount of 1,894,925 GEL. The crime envisages imprisonment for a term of 9-12 years.