The Parliament heard the Report on the Activities of the Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia in 2025, which was presented at the plenary sitting by the Prosecutor General of Georgia, Giorgi Gvarakidze.

 

“Improving the mechanisms for responding to priority crimes and ensuring the proper and uninterrupted development of the prosecution system are essential for the advancement of the justice system and the implementation of criminal policy. Legal reforms carried out in recent years have had a positive impact on shaping a more effective criminal policy and improving the quality of justice. The implementation of criminal policy must be based on a proper analysis of the challenges and needs of the state and society, as well as on ensuring access to mechanisms for restoring violated rights”, - the Prosecutor General stated.

 

According to him, the Criminal Justice Policy Guidelines were updated in 2025, with the protection of victims’ rights and legitimate interests, coordination of efforts against crime, strengthening public confidence in security and the rule of law, and crime prevention remaining the principal priorities.

 

The speaker reviewed the key results of the Prosecutor’s Office’s activities in 2025 and its efforts to combat specific priority crimes.

 

As he noted, the reporting period was marked by a high rate of criminal prosecutions initiated, representing a significant increase compared to previous years.

 

“The unprecedentedly high level of criminal prosecutions over the past six years is the result of intensified efforts against specific categories of crime”, - Giorgi Gvarakidze stated.

 

According to him, as in the previous five years, the most common categories of crime in 2025 remained largely unchanged and included property-related offences, drug crimes, and domestic violence.

 

The Prosecutor General noted that criminal prosecutions were initiated most frequently for drug-related offences, which accounted for 19.7% of all prosecutions.

 

Compared to the previous year, the number of prosecutions for drug crimes doubled, placing this category at the top of the crime ranking.

 

The Prosecutor General also highlighted the results of prosecutorial support of criminal charges.

 

According to the report, first-instance courts delivered judgments against 20,922 individuals in 2025, the highest figure recorded during the past five years. He attributed this result to strengthened efforts against specific forms of crime.

 

The Prosecutor General discussed the Prosecutor’s Office’s policy of encouraging the use of plea agreements and discretionary powers in relation to certain offences, emphasizing that this contributes to swift justice, timely restoration of victims’ rights, and savings in both human and material resources.

 

According to the Prosecutor General, in 2025, the Prosecutor’s Office paid particular attention to protecting the rights of juveniles and persons with disabilities and to improving the quality of justice.

 

“Nevertheless, the increasing rate of offences committed by juveniles remains a challenge for us”, - Giorgi Gvarakidze stated.

 

The Prosecutor General also reviewed annual results in combating prevalent, priority, and organized crimes. According to him, drug-related offences remained the most widespread category of crime and ranked first in terms of prosecution rates.

 

“The simplification of the movement of people and goods between countries and the globalization of organized criminal networks have contributed to the increased distribution and consumption of narcotic substances. In 2025, the identification of drug dealers and the investigation of their criminal connections intensified, while a strict criminal policy was pursued against individuals facilitating criminal networks”, - Giorgi Gvarakidze stated.

 

According to him, despite the growing number of drug users, the Prosecutor’s Office pursued a balanced policy toward users and applied sanctions aimed at resocialization and rehabilitation, which help reduce the spread of crime and support individuals in overcoming dependency.

 

The speaker also reviewed trends in fraud-related offences in recent years.

 

According to the report, fraudulent methods are increasingly used not only by traditional fraudsters but also by cybercriminals. In 2025, the number of prosecutions initiated for cybercrime reached its highest level of the past five years.

 

The Prosecutor General also addressed the unlawful use of personal information and the exchange of information in the virtual environment. He drew particular attention to domestic violence, one of the most widespread categories of crime, noting that the Prosecutor’s Office continued to pursue a strict policy in this area.

 

According to the Prosecutor General, a similarly strict criminal policy was maintained toward crimes related to the so-called “criminal underworld”.

 

“We initiated criminal prosecution against 242 individuals for offences related to the criminal underworld. The annual results demonstrate the effectiveness and appropriateness of the methods used in combating these crimes”, - he stated.

 

He further noted that the response to corruption-related offences increased in 2025. Referring to corruption crimes committed in the public sector, he emphasized that the reporting period recorded the highest rate of investigations initiated compared to the previous three years.

 

During the presentation, the Prosecutor General also focused on global threats. He noted that strict measures were applied to crimes related to illegal migration, with foreign nationals accounting for 80.3% of offenders in this category.

 

According to Giorgi Gvarakidze, the rate of criminal prosecutions initiated for offences involving the illegal crossing of Georgia’s state border reached an unprecedented level.

 

“The Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia plays a crucial role in combating crimes committed by special subjects, offences against the inviolability of private life, money laundering, official misconduct, and corruption-related crimes”, - he stated.

 

According to the Prosecutor General, the results achieved by the Prosecutor’s Office in 2025 were significantly influenced by active and coordinated cooperation with investigative units and other state institutions.

 

He also noted that 2025 was distinguished by enhanced cooperation with foreign countries at both the operational and strategic levels through the exchange of experience, sharing of best practices, and coordinated responses to emerging threats.

 

Following the presentation, the Prosecutor General answered questions from Members of Parliament.