The Prime Minister of Georgia talked today about the so-called Call Centers. As he said, this topic turned into an issue of permanent speculation from among certain politicians.

“Of course, I do not wish to make speculative statements on the matter, as everyone knows everything pretty well. Prosecution released several cases and results of few specific investigations. They include measures taken together with the Government - or rather General Prosecution - of the Federal Republic of Germany. All of that is clear, but as speculations are not ending, I wish to request Lasha to also establish a Work Group with an engagement of the FIS and other agencies to scrutinise the operation of the so-called Call Centers in Georgia. The Office of General Prosecutor already started an investigation of several dozens of people, however this issue needs to be once and for all regulated and campaigning speculations need to vanish.

There are call centres of many different types in the country. We are not against them, however if their operation goes beyond legitimate grounds, response is required indeed. I do not want to list the names. They are former officials. To the best of my knowledge, information is readily available to the investigation on this. You may well be aware that several dozens of people are being prosecuted and results are obvious.

Nevertheless, it is still required to regulate this issue once and for all, Speculations need to vanish, as they truly turned into a campaign of some sort. Perpetrators are blaming others for their wrongdoing. They are and were engaged in this malpractice and as the state has detected their offensive schemes, they started to take revenge and blame others - in this particular case, government officials - in this. Of course, it is absolutely unacceptable and it requires argumented response. That is why, I request Lasha to follow-up on this, please”, - said Irakli Garibashvili.