The Special Investigation Service exposed the detective of the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to abuse of official power.

The investigation established that the victim D.T. living in Zugdidi Municipality, had a conflict with his ex-wife for taking their child abroad.

The detective of the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs decided to resolve the mentioned conflict and to protect the interests of the victim’s ex-wife by abusing his official power. On February 13, 2024, a law enforcement officer, wearing a police uniform and armed with a firearm, visited the victim at home, verbally abused and threatened to use a weapon and/or drugs if he did not give a lifetime letter of attorney for taking the child abroad.

The victim reported this crime to the Zugdidi Office of the Special Investigation Service.

The Special Investigation Service promptly conducted all necessary investigative actions on the case. The identity of the offender law enforcement officer was determined and the evidence confirming the crime was obtained.

The police detective was charged with abuse of power and fired from his position.

The crime shall be punished by imprisonment for a term of up to three years.

The Special Investigation Service continues to investigate the case.