Statement of the Special Investigation Service

On June 12, 2022, the Special Investigation Service launched an investigation under Article 157, Part 1 of the Criminal Code of Georgia on the fact of Illegal acquisition, storage, use, dissemination and other access to personal data causing significant harm to members of the diplomatic corps.

The investigation was based on media reports, including a story aired on the Mtavari Arkhi, in which an accountant from one of the companies left the accounting documents contained personal data related to the presence of various members of the diplomatic corps outside the accounting office.

The Special Investigation Service will conduct all necessary investigative and procedural actions in a timely manner to ensure an objective and thorough investigation.