One arrested, 2 charged for connections with “criminal underworld”
The offenders were demanding money from individuals in the business sector in the name of “thieves-in-law”, and in case of disobedience threatened the victims with killing them, the body noted. Screenshot from video
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Police officers of the Main Division for Combating Organised Crime under the Georgian Interior Ministry’s Central Criminal Police Department have arrested one individual and charged two others for connections with “criminal underworld” and requesting help from “thieves-in-law”, the Ministry said on Saturday.
The state body said one of the accused had been already serving a sentence for similar crimes, and another was wanted by Interpol’s red circular.
The offenders were demanding money from individuals in the business sector in the name of “thieves-in-law”, and in case of disobedience threatened the victims with killing them, the body noted.
The investigation also established the culprits used unlawful surveillance photos to intimidate victims.
Crimes are punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Police officers of the Main Division for Combating Organised Crime under the Georgian Interior Ministry’s Central Criminal Police Department have arrested 18 individuals in Tbilisi and other regions of the country for connections with “criminal underworld” and requesting help from “thieves-in-law”, the Ministry said on Tuesday.
Employees of the Georgian Central Police Department’s unit for combating organised crime have arrested five individuals, including a foreign citizen, in capital Tbilisi and the Black Sea city of Batumi for connections with “criminal underworld” and violence, the state body said on Friday.
The Georgian Interior Ministry on Thursday said it had arrested 13 individuals for connections with “criminal underworld” and use of criminal authorities for settling financial disputes.
The Georgian Interior Ministry on Saturday said it had arrested one individual in eastern Kakheti region for connections with “criminal underworld”, as well as for illegal purchase and possession of firearms.