A 25-year-old Azerbaijani citizen, identified by the initials F.A., has been detained by law enforcement authorities in Tbilisi on charges of robbery.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia released an official statement regarding the incident.
According to the investigation, the suspect seized a handbag belonging to a local citizen in Tbilisi and fled the scene. Shortly after the crime was reported, the Azerbaijani citizen was apprehended as a suspect. The stolen handbag was recovered by police and seized as material evidence. Investigative measures into the case are currently ongoing. Under Georgian legislation, the criminal act carries a potential penalty of up to six years of imprisonment.
Law enforcement cooperation between Azerbaijan and Georgia remains a key component of regional security, with both nations frequently collaborating on cross-border legal matters and the protection of citizen rights. This incident follows standard judicial procedures for foreign nationals involved in criminal investigations within Georgia. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia continues to monitor the legal process to ensure compliance with both local laws and international legal standards.
