The Special Investigation Service launched an investigation into the fact of alleged exceeding of official powers by the employee of the Special Penitentiary Service towards the lawyer Sh.T. at the #12 Penitentiary Institution

On March 2, 2022, based on the information spread by the media, the Special Investigation Service launched an investigation into the fact containing the signs of the crime defined by the article 333, paragraph 3 of the Criminal Code of Georgia (which implies exceeding of official powers using violence) by the employee of the Special Penitentiary Service towards the lawyer – Sh.T.

The lawyer was immediately contacted for the purpose of conducting investigative activities. The Special Investigation Service will carry out all necessary investigative and procedural activities within tight deadlines.