Opposition politician Gigi Ugulava, who was subjected to administrative proceedings, was found guilty of an administrative offense by the court.

Judge Zviad Tskhava sentenced Ugulava to a 5,000-GEL fine as an administrative penalty.

Ugulava did not attend the court hearing.

For reference, Ugulava was accused of committing an offense under Article 174^1, Part 4 of the Administrative Offenses Code. Specifically, he was charged with artificially blocking the road on January 17 during a protest on Rustaveli Avenue when there were not enough people present to justify the action.