As a result of operative-searching and investigative activities carried out by representatives of Investigation Service of the Ministry of Finance of Georgia, detained one person on the fact of fraudulent misappropriation of money belonging to another person.

Investigation determined that the accused contacted an individual with the intention of taking their property by deceit and convinced him that he was working for so-called “UDO” commission for early release and could secure the early release of a convict. In order to complete the criminal intent, the accused took USD 2700 from the citizen as a bribe, during which he was detained.

Investigation is underway under the Article 180 of the Criminal Code of Georgia which envisages imprisonment from 4 to 7 years.