Investigation Service Formally Charges Businesswoman Laura Ghachava

The Investigation Service of the Ministry of Finance of Georgia has formally charged businesswoman Laura Ghachava. The charges were officially introduced to her today. The businesswoman has already left the Investigation Agency of the Ministry of Finance. Prior to that, she told media representatives that she could not talk about details at this stage, as first, she needs to get acquainted with the materials.

“The materials recorded on discs were handed over to me. I need to get acquainted with them first, then I will talk about details”, she stated.

The Investigation Service launched a criminal case against Georgian businesswoman Laura Ghachava. The Deputy Head of the Investigation Service, Vazha Panozashvili, made the relevant statement at a special briefing today, saying Ghachava is accused of using counterfeit assets and damaging the state budget by GEL 2,160.955.

At the same time, the media reported that the opening of a new TV Company “Main Channel” established by former Director-General of Rustavi 2 TV Company Nika Gvaramia was was planned in one of the commercial buildings owned by Laura Ghachava.

Ghachava denies the reports that she sold space to Nika Gvaramia for the new channel.

Gvaramia refuses to comment at this stage, saying he would only speak about the issue after Laura Ghachava's explanations.

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By Ana Dumbadze