Vakhtang Gomelauri
ვახტანგ გომელაური
Minister of Internal Affairs
Ministry of Internal Affairs
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Summary
Oversaw the violent police crackdown on peaceful protesters beginning November 2024, resulting in over 400 detentions within two weeks. Amnesty International documented widespread beatings and torture of detainees. Sanctioned by US OFAC under the Global Magnitsky Act (December 2024) for violent crackdowns on protesters, opposition figures, and journalists. Also sanctioned by the UK and Baltic states. Resigned in May 2025.
Evidence(3)
Amnesty International: Georgia Police Violence
UK OFSI Asset Freeze Designation
US OFAC Global Magnitsky Designation
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