PM on money laundering case: Important to establish who was involved and what motives were
“We are dealing with huge sums of money, and it is important to establish who was involved and what the motives were,” Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze responded to a journalist’s question about the money laundering case.
“This is a very important case, and it is crucial that we conduct a thorough investigation. We are dealing with huge sums of money, and it is important to establish who was involved and what the motives were. All law enforcement agencies must be fully engaged in this process,” said the Prime Minister.
For context, Georgia’s Prosecutor’s Office, in conjunction with the State Security Service of Georgia (SSSG), has uncovered an unprecedented money laundering operation involving USD 624 million and EUR 35 million in illegal proceeds between 2022 and 2024. According to information released by Georgia’s Prosecutor’s Office, one individual has been arrested on charges of money laundering.