**Ex-Director of Co-Investment Fund Accuses Anri Okhanashvili in Abduction Allegation**
Giorgi Bachiashvili, the former head of Georgia’s Co-Investment Fund and a close associate of billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, has made a shocking accusation against Anri Okhanashvili, the head of the country’s State Security Service. According to Bachiashvili, Okhanashvili was on board the plane that brought him back to Georgia after he fled the country.
Bachiashvili made this claim during his court appearance at Tbilisi City Court on June 9. He is currently facing charges related to his time as general director of the Co-Investment Fund, including negligence resulting in grave consequences. Bachiashvili had fled Georgia on March 4, just before a court sentenced him to 11 years in jail for cryptocurrency misappropriation and money laundering.
Bachiashvili has previously claimed that he was abducted abroad, blindfolded, and held for two days before being brought back to Georgia. He has accused the State Security Service of carrying out this alleged abduction. The accusation against Okhanashvili is a significant development in the case, as it suggests that the head of the State Security Service may have been involved in the alleged cover-up.
This latest revelation comes at a time when tensions between Ivanishvili and the US Embassy are running high. Ivanishvili had refused to meet with a US diplomat earlier this month, citing alleged sanctions and “blackmail” by the Trump administration.
**What This Means**
The accusation against Okhanashvili raises serious questions about the involvement of the State Security Service in Bachiashvili’s alleged abduction. If true, it would suggest that high-ranking officials may have been involved in a cover-up to bring Bachiashvili back to Georgia. This has significant implications for the government and the rule of law in the country.
It also highlights the deep-seated tensions between Ivanishvili and the US Embassy, which are likely to continue as long as these allegations remain unresolved. The situation is becoming increasingly complex, with multiple players involved, including the State Security Service, the Co-Investment Fund, and the US Embassy.
**What’s Next**
The case against Bachiashvili continues at Tbilisi City Court, where he faces serious charges related to his time as head of the Co-Investment Fund. The accusation against Okhanashvili will likely have a significant impact on the proceedings, and may lead to further investigations into the alleged abduction.
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how these allegations will be addressed by the government and the State Security Service. One thing is certain: this case has exposed deep-seated tensions within the government and between Georgia and the US Embassy.
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