The Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation into Mamuka Khazaradze under Article 349 of the Criminal Code due to his failure to appear at the session of the parliamentary temporary investigative commission studying the activities of the "United National Movement" government. This information was confirmed to "InterpressNews" by the Prosecutor's Office.

The investigation was initiated based on the commission's request.

To recall, the March 25 session of the commission discussed a case of pressure on businesses—the case of LLC "Magnati." Businessman Jemal Leonidze, the owner of the "Magnati" gas station network, accused Mamuka Khazaradze of involvement in the confiscation of his property, along with high-ranking officials of the previous government.

The leaders of "Strong Georgia," Mamuka Khazaradze and Badri Japaridze, were summoned to the session. However, as Mamuka Khazaradze stated on social media, he had no intention of attending the parliamentary investigative commission and participating in "this circus." Badri Japaridze also failed to appear at the session.

On March 26, the commission decided to forward his case to the Prosecutor’s Office for further action.

For reference, failure to comply with the request of Georgia's parliamentary temporary investigative commission is punishable by a fine or imprisonment for up to one year, along with the revocation of the right to hold office or engage in professional activities for up to three years.