Aleksandre Chilachava
Pretrial DetentionAge: 44Arrested: 8 October 2025
Art. 225
Participation in group violence.
Case Details
Aleksandre Chilachava, 44, protested daily for nearly a year against the Georgian Dream government's decision to halt EU integration. He was arrested on 8 October in Zugdidi in a special operation. His lawyer argues the prosecution is politically motivated: 'Chilachava has protested peacefully in Zugdidi for a year without ever being charged.'
Defense Arguments
Protested peacefully for a year without any charges. Prosecution is politically motivated.
Personal Background
44-year-old political activist from Zugdidi. Higher education degree, currently unemployed. Protested daily for nearly a year.
Timeline of Key Dates
8 October 2025
Arrested in Zugdidi in special operation