In a significant development, Georgia's State Security Service (SSG) has launched an investigation into an alleged plot to assassinate Bidzina Ivanishvili, the founder and honorary chairman of the ruling Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia party.
Planning an Assassination
According to Tass the SSG's inquiry is focusing on former Georgian officials who now reside in Ukraine.
According to a statement from the SSG, the investigation centers on criminal activities funded by these former high-ranking Georgian officials and ex-security personnel who are currently based in Ukraine.
The agency claims that these individuals are involved in planning an assassination aimed at causing chaos, undermining the government, and potentially overthrowing it through "destructive forces."
Terrorist Act and Conspiracy
The case is being pursued under charges of preparing a terrorist act and conspiracy or rebellion with the intent to violently change Georgia's constitutional order. The SSG is actively conducting investigative and operational measures, including questioning specific individuals connected to the plot.
Earlier reports from Georgian media indicated that the SSG had begun interrogating people who had previously fought as mercenaries in Ukraine. This investigation highlights ongoing tensions within Georgian politics and its connection with Ukrainian affairs.
Bidzina Ivanishvili, a prominent figure in Georgian politics, has been a significant target of opposition groups and controversies. The SSG's actions reflect the heightened security concerns surrounding high-profile figures in the region and the complex interplay between Georgian and Ukrainian political dynamics.
