Irakli Okruashvili
SentencedArticle 349 – Failure to comply with investigative commission. Also: reopened Buta Robakidze murder case.
Case Details
On 4 July, Irakli Okruashvili was sentenced to eight months for commission refusal. Shortly before his scheduled release, the Tbilisi City Court sentenced him to seven years in the reopened Buta Robakidze murder case (reduced to 4 years 5 months by amnesty). Charges were filed in 2019, just three days before the 15-year statute of limitations expired, while he was already serving time, raising concerns of political motivation.
Defense Arguments
All prosecutions politically motivated. Robakidze case filed 3 days before statute of limitations expired.
Procedural Issues
Robakidze case reopened under suspicious timing — filed 3 days before statute expired while already serving.
Personal Background
Opposition politician, former Minister of Defense, Internal Affairs, and Economy.