Mikheil Saakashvili

Mikheil Saakashvili, the former President of Georgia and the leader of the UNM, returned to Georgia in October 2021 after years abroad, was arrested immediately, and has been in custody since then. He has been convicted in multiple criminal cases, including abuse of power and embezzlement, and illegal border crossing.

In November 2025, Saakashvili was also named as a defendant in a broader "sabotage" case alongside other opposition figures. The Prosecutor's Office claims he incited unlawful and violent actions through public statements and social media posts, encouraging supporters to commit offenses against public order and state institutions.