Bachana Akhalaia
Pretrial DetentionArrested: 25 December 2025Potential: Up to 9 years
Art. 225.1
Article 225, Part 1 – Organizing and directing group violence.
Case Details
Bacho Akhalaia, former Minister of Defense, was arrested on 25 December 2025 at his home in connection with the October 4 protest. His wife, Ani Nadareishvili, was also briefly detained. According to the SSG, Akhalaia was the main organizer of the October 4 events, allegedly coordinating remotely through internet applications. Akhalaia denies any involvement.
Defense Arguments
Denies all involvement.
Procedural Issues
Wife also detained as apparent political pressure.
Personal Background
Former Minister of Defense. Previously spent 9.5 years in prison after 2012 arrest.
Timeline of Key Dates
25 December 2025
Arrested at home