Mtavari Arkhi - Justice for Journalists

Affiliated media: Mtavari Arkhi, TV Channel

Incident date: July 16, 2025

Attack type:

Confiscation/seizure of property, vehicles, equipment, documents

Who attacked: Authorities

Location: Georgia, Tbilisi

Additional information:

The Prosecutor's Office entered Mtavari Arkhi to demand financial documents as part of an investigation into an alleged embezzlement case. Mtavari Arkhi halted its broadcasts in May due to financial difficulties and now operates solely through social media. According to a statement from the remaining team, "The Prosecutor’s Office demanded the complete seizure of financial documents related to the channel."

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