One charged for defrauding university entrants in Tbilisi

The Prosecutor General’s Office of Georgia has charged an individual with defrauding university entrants of ₾119,030 ($44,910) through promises of skipping national examinations and accommodation at favourable prices in Tbilisi.

The state body said on Tuesday the offender had assured their targets of guaranteed spots at the Tbilisi Technical University, without the need of passing entry exams, in return for paying between ₾3,000-5,000 ($1,131-$1,886).

They also promised the aspiring entrants flats in the capital “at a minimum price” of between ₾7,000-₾11,000 ($2,641-$4,150).

The offender is set to face between six to nine years in prison, the state body noted.