Zurab Japaridze
ReleasedArrested: 23 June 2025Sentence: 7 months
Art. 349Art. 318.1Art. 319
Article 349 – Failure to comply with investigative commission. Article 318(1) – Sabotage. Article 319 – Assisting hostile activities of a foreign country.
Case Details
On 23 June, Zurab Japaridze was sentenced to seven months in prison for failure to appear before Tea Tsulukiani's investigative commission. After serving his full sentence, he was released on 19 December 2025. A few days later, the Prosecutor's Office requested bail in the 'sabotage' case — charges include sabotage and assisting hostile foreign powers. He paid 30,000 GEL bail, surrendered his passport, and is barred from leaving the country.
Defense Arguments
Refusal to appear was political protest against an illegitimate body.
Personal Background
Leader of the political party Girchi – More Freedom.
Linked Actors
Tea Tsulukianipolitician
Timeline of Key Dates
23 June 2025
Sentenced to 7 months
19 December 2025
Released after serving full sentence
22 December 2025
Bail requested in sabotage case, paid 30,000 GEL