The court in the city of Tbilisi today begins a hearing on the merits of a criminal case of bribery, involving the former prime minister of Georgia Irkli Gribashvili is expected to participate in a personal meeting, which begins at 16:00 local time. The parties will deliver opening statements at today's hearing. Let's recall that the politician was accused of accepting bribes on particularly large scales as part of a group when he held a public political position. According to this article, Grivashvili faces 11 to 15 years in prison. In the past, the former prime minister was already convicted of laundering illegal income on a particularly large scale. Based on the plea agreement, he received five years in prison and was also required to pay a fine of 1 million lari.

The court in the city of Tbilisi today begins a hearing on the merits of a criminal case of bribery, involving the former prime minister of Georgia Irkli Gribashvili is expected to participate in a personal meeting, which begins at 16:00 local time. The parties will deliver opening statements at today's hearing. Let's recall that the politician was accused of accepting bribes on particularly large scales as part of a group when he held a public political position. According to this article, Grivashvili faces 11 to 15 years in prison. In the past, the former prime minister was already convicted of laundering illegal income on a particularly large scale. Based on the plea agreement, he received five years in prison and was also required to pay a fine of 1 million lari.