As a result of operative-searching and investigative activities, representatives of Investigation Service of the Ministry of Finance of Georgia detained two persons on the fact of obtaining title of ownership on state property in large amount by manufacturing and using forged documents.

The investigation revealed that by using false documents, the accused persons registered 9 198 square meter state-owned land plot having value of GEL 170 944 located in Mtskheta Municipality.

Currently, one land plot is seized and appropriate measures are being taken to identify and expose other persons involved in the crime.

Investigation is underway under second and third parts of article 180 and first part of article 362 of Criminal Code of Georgia, which envisage imprisonment from 6 to 9 years.