State Security Service responds to the demand of Machilikashvili's family regarding return of seized money

The State Security Service has responded to the demand of Machilikashvili's family regarding the return of money seized from their house during the special operation.

As InterPressNews was told by the State Security Service, Malkhaz Machalikashvili could not specify various circumstances related to the money and gave vague answers, due to which, additional investigative actions are needed to be conducted.

"The investigative actions are ongoing in the case. A decision on the return of the money will be made after the abovementioned actions are completed. In addition, the lawyer’s statement that the family presented documents certifying the origin of money is not true. They have not submitted any documents regarding. In addition, they have not requested return of the money in writing”, the State Security Service told InterPressNews.

The family of Temirlan Machalikashvili is demanding the State Security Service to return of GEL 22 575 seized from their house during the special operation. According to her, the family will sue the State Security Service if they do not return money to them.