Tedo Abramovi
AcquittedArticle 260, Part 6 – Illegal acquisition and possession of a large quantity of narcotics (4.4-5 grams of MDMA).
Case Details
Tedo Abramov, 22, is an activist who was acquitted of serious drug charges linked to his involvement in protests in Georgia. He was arrested on December 7, 2024, outside his home while, according to his defense, he was on his way to a pro-EU rally. He was charged with illegal acquisition and possession of a large quantity of narcotics (4.4-5 grams of MDMA), an offense punishable by 8-20 years in prison or life imprisonment.
Abramov consistently denied the charges, claiming the drugs were planted and that his rights were violated during the arrest and search. His lawyers argued that key procedural safeguards were missing, such as neutral witnesses or video evidence of the search, and noted that the prosecution's case relied primarily on police testimony.
On August 15, 2025, the Tbilisi City Court, presided over by Judge Tamar Mchedlishvili, found Abramov not guilty and cleared him of all drug charges due to insufficient evidence and procedural gaps. He was released from the courtroom.
Defense Arguments
Key procedural safeguards were missing — no neutral witnesses or video evidence of the search. The prosecution's case relied primarily on police testimony.
Procedural Issues
Absence of neutral witnesses during search. No video evidence of the search procedure. Case relied primarily on police testimony.
Personal Background
22-year-old activist. Spent 8 months in pretrial detention before acquittal.