MIA’s figures fail to reflect the harsh reality on our streets: For Georgia’s MP Parulava targets crime statistics amid safety fears
“Regrettably, these specific statistics from the Ministry of Internal Affairs do not reflect the reality on the streets or the state our citizens find themselves in,” MP Giga Parulava, a member of the opposition party For Georgia (founded by former Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia), has criticised official Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) crime statistics, claiming they conceal a worsening public safety situation across the country.
Speaking to reporters, Parulava argued that published crime data fails to reflect the lived experience of citizens facing rising violent crime on Georgian streets. His comments follow statements made yesterday by his party colleague, Vika Pilpani, who claimed that 532 cases of intentional homicide were registered in Georgia during the first quarter of 2026.
Addressing recent high-profile incidents, Parulava maintained that taking data from recent months paints a grave picture of the country’s security environment.
“We are witnessing tragic events that are costing our citizens and young people their lives. Just a week ago, another severe incident occurred; murders are taking place on the streets in broad daylight. Instead of focusing on crime prevention and suppression, the political team is busy monitoring people’s Facebook posts and persecuting them over status updates.
No matter how much the Interior Ministry and the GD political team try to argue against this objective reality, our citizens see it for themselves. No one takes pleasure in the current state of affairs. These authorities should take real, effective measures instead of engaging in altering, falsifying, hiding, or manipulating figures.
As for where Vika Pilpani obtained those specific statistics, I do not know; you can ask her directly. But the fact remains: today’s official figures from the Ministry of Internal Affairs fail to reflect the difficult and objective situation on our streets. The periodic data published by the MIA does not correspond to reality,” Parulava has said.