Georgia Detains Ex-Security Chief Over Alleged Bribes Tied to Global Scam Call Centers

Georgian authorities detained former State Security Service head Grigol Liluashvili on corruption charges, alleging he took bribes to protect scam call centers that defrauded thousands globally; prosecutors cite about $1.365 million in illicit payments and actions including asset freezes, raids, and the arrest of a German national tied to a Tbilisi call center exposed by OCCRP’s “Scam Empire” investigation. Details of the specific call centers remain undisclosed as the investigation continues.