As a result of operative-searching and investigative activities, the representatives of the Investigation Service of the Ministry of Finance of Georgia, detained two persons on the fact of fraudulent acquisition of state property committed by an organized group.

The investigations have revealed that, accused persons, together with their accomplices, with a purpose of fraudulent acquisition of state property, registered 3 460 sq. M of land in Chiatura Municipality, using forged acceptance certificates dated with 1998 year and other counterfeited documents.

At present, the plots are seized. Appropriate measures are being taken with regards of identification of other persons involved in the crime.

The investigation is under way under second part of article 180 of the Criminal Code of Georgia, which envisages imprisonments from 4 to 7 years.