Georgia arrests former Cartu Group PR Giorgi Udzilauri on espionage charges
Netgazeti reported that Giorgi Udzilauri, former PR of Bidzina Ivanishvili’s Kartuli group, was detained on treason (jashushoba) allegations, citing an R2 disclosure. The State Security Service’s Counter‑Intelligence Department said the suspect collected and transmitted information for a foreign special service, presenting evidence of covert operations. Civil.ge later confirmed the arrest and identified the detainee as Udzilauri, emphasizing his previous role in the Kartu Group. The three sources differ in emphasis: Netgazeti focuses on media speculation, the Susi statement provides operational details, and Civil.ge offers official confirmation.