The Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia has issued a statement regarding investigative actions at the Central Election Commission (CEC) related to vote verification devices.

The statement reveals that the Prosecutor’s Office is investigating allegations of electoral fraud in the parliamentary elections under Article 164³ of the Criminal Code of Georgia. In connection with this investigation, the verification devices used during the elections have been sealed in the CEC administrative building to protect the information they contain for further investigative procedures.

The goal of the investigation is to access data stored in the verification devices, which reflects voter participation at polling stations. After retrieving the information, a technical examination will assess whether there were incidents of voter duplication or unauthorized voting by individuals outside of Georgia.

The statement also notes that the verification devices operate with sophisticated software provided by the American company Smartmatic. As a result, the retrieval process and subsequent expert analyses will involve this company to ensure the integrity and protection of the information.

Additionally, the Prosecutor’s Office informs the public that it is continuing to interrogate all individuals who may have relevant information about the alleged electoral fraud, including CEC employees. They also collect and analyze information from public sources, along with commissioning expertise to clarify crucial aspects of the case.

The Prosecutor’s Office emphasizes that all investigative actions comply with legal requirements and assures the public that updates will be provided regarding the investigation’s progress.

Finally, the statement urges political party representatives to refrain from spreading unverified information intended solely to discredit the Prosecutor’s Office and its ongoing investigation.