Statement of the Special Investigation Service

On 11 July, 2022 Special Investigation Service launched the investigation under the Article 342, Section 2 of the Criminal Code of Georgia, upon the fact of alleged non-performance or improper performance of official duties by the employees of the Special Penitentiary Service.

Investigation was launched based on the crime report received from the Special Penitentiary Service via hotline. According to the crime report on 11 July, 2022, at around 03:10 am arrested person placed in the penitentiary establishment committed suicide.

Special Investigation Service will conduct all necessary investigative and procedural action in the shortest period of time.