Zakro Albutashvili
Pretrial DetentionAge: 66Arrested: 4 October 2025
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Charged in connection with October 4 protest.
Case Details
Zakro Albutashvili, 66, was working as a security guard. He says he approached the Presidential Administration to calm the situation. Video confirms he was inside the yard speaking with security officers. He says he entered with hands up and told the crowd this was wrong. Despite his account, the judge (Eka Barbakadze) ordered detention.
Defense Arguments
Entered to calm situation, not to participate in violence. Video shows him speaking with security officers.
Personal Background
66, security guard at 37 Rustaveli Avenue. Has only one kidney (other removed in 2015 due to cancer).
⚕Health Issues
Has only one kidney (other removed in 2015 due to cancer).
Linked Actors
Eka Barbakadzejudge
Timeline of Key Dates
4 October 2025
Arrested