De facto security service releases statement on Irakli Kvaratskhelia’s death

The de facto security service of the occupied region of Abkhazia has released a statement regarding the death of Irakli Kvaratskhelia.

According to the statement, the Georgian citizen, who was "detained for illegal crossing of the border," committed suicide.

"On March 10, 2019, Russian FSB border guards detained Irakli Kvaratskhelia, who illegally crossed the state border of Abkhazia. He was transferred to the Border Division. He hanged himself while being alone in the room. The medical staff was called, but Irakli Kvaratskhelia could not be rescued," the statement reads.

The case is being investigated by the relevant agencies of Russia.