The beating of detainees by Georgian security forces has resulted in a high-profile investigation.

An investigation has been launched in Gori into police violence against detainees.

As reported by the "Caucasian Knot," five former and current security officials accused of violence against protesters in Georgia were previously placed under arrest.

In Gori, law enforcement officers used physical force against two men. The Georgian Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into possible abuse of power by police. One of the participants in the Gori incident, Lasha Abisonashvili, described how the conflict with the police began, after which, according to him, he and his friend were beaten.

The man stated that the argument began after a police car began following his friend, who was walking during a break from work. According to Abisonashvili, he tried to help a friend, but ended up being beaten as well, Sova reported.

According to the Georgian Prosecutor's Office, the case is being investigated under the article on abuse of office with the use of force. It carries a prison sentence of five to eight years. According to the agency's statement on May 27, "urgent investigative and procedural actions are being carried out at this stage," Interpressnews notes.

The Office of the Ombudsman of Georgia also responded to the incident, calling on the prosecutor's office to conduct an objective and effective investigation of the case. The agency emphasized that it condemns "all types of illegal actions, especially acts of cruelty" by law enforcement officers and will monitor the progress of the investigation, Georgia Online reported.

Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze also responded to the incident in Gori. He stated that the published videos are "absolutely unacceptable." "Government agencies must and will respond appropriately," Kobakhidze said, speaking to reporters.

As a reminder, in July 2025, former co-investment fund head Giorgi Bachiashvili, convicted of embezzling Bidzina Ivanishvili's bitcoins, was beaten in prison. According to him, the beating was preceded by a conversation with the prison warden, who urged Bachiashvili to disclose his crypto wallet details.