Penitentiary Service: Convict Giorgi Davitadze called out a staff member of the penitentiary institution's administration and, in their presence—and within view of the surveillance camera—demonstratively swallowed a small, unidentified object

On October 4, 2026, at 21:12, convict Giorgi Davitadze called out a staff member of the administration of Penitentiary Institution No. 6 and, in their presence—as well as within view of the cell's surveillance camera—demonstratively swallowed a small, unidentified object, reads a statement released by the Penitentiary Service.

The agency explains that, in light of this, convict Giorgi Davitadze was offered a transfer to the civilian-sector "Vivamedi" clinic for further monitoring of his health status, a proposal he categorically refused. Accordingly, the medical staff of the penitentiary facility is monitoring Giorgi Davitadze's health status around the clock, and further appropriate measures will be taken based on their recommendations," reads the statement.

It is worth noting that, Giorgi Davitadze accuses a guard from Penitentiary Facility No. 6 of rape. He claims the incident took place in the de-escalation room, involved several individuals, and asserts that "everything is visible on the cameras."

The Special Penitentiary Service also responded to the matter, dismissing the claim as disinformation. The Service maintains that "no violence of any kind—let alone sexual violence—was committed against Davitadze."