Protected Fraud: Georgian Security Chief’s Cousin Gets 12 Years for Call Center Bribes

In a closed trial in Georgia, Andria Liluashvili was sentenced to 12 years for channeling bribes and laundering millions on behalf of a transnational fraudulent call center network; prosecutors allege monthly kickbacks funneled to the former State Security Service head and ordered extensive asset seizures including real estate, vehicles, luxury items, and bank accounts. The proceedings were held under gag orders and non-disclosure agreements; the defense disputes the evidence and claims the secrecy prevented public scrutiny.