On 5 February 2026, dozens of individuals participating in pro-European protests reported receiving notifications that their bank accounts had been subject to seizure measures. According to available information, the enforcement action was linked to the non-payment of administrative fines. Several individuals indicated via social media that they had not previously been informed of the fines. Following inquiries with the National Bureau of Enforcement, they learned that the sanctions related to alleged violations recorded in 2025, specifically for the “artificial blocking of a roadway” during protest demonstrations.

Information regarding the seizure of bank accounts was publicly shared by at least twenty citizens on social media. The individuals include:

1. Achi Gochitashvili
2. Mariam Paichadze
3. Beka Berikashvili
4. Giorgi Melitauri
5. Mari Lortkipanidze
6. Misha Samkharadze
7. Tatia Mekvabishvili
8. Lasha Dgebuadze
9. Tika Pataraia
10. Davit Gogicha
11. Saba Japaridze
12. Sandro Liparteliani
13. Mariam Gvinianidze
14. Sandro Tughushi
15. Nukri Albutashvili
16. Elene Berikashvili
17. Keti Kantaria
18. Mariko Tsomaia
19. Nino Ramishvili
20. Lasha Bakradze

Under Article 174¹ of the Code of Administrative Offences of Georgia, the “artificial blocking of a roadway” constitutes a violation of the rules governing the organisation and conduct of assemblies and demonstrations. As of 7 February of the previous year, the administrative fine for this offence was increased to GEL 5,000.Available information suggests that administrative fines of this nature have been imposed on a significant number of participants in pro-European protests.