29-03-2026
Tbilisi
Bank accounts of civil activist Natia Gabrava were subjected to seizure following a fine imposed for a social media post

According to civil activist Natia Gabrava, enforcement proceedings were initiated against her and her bank accounts were subjected to seizure due to a fine imposed in connection with a social media post concerning a senior official of the Patrol Police Department, Lasha Salukvadze.

According to the case materials, Gabrava referred to Salukvadze in an offensive manner on social media, following which Salukvadze filed a complaint with the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The case was examined under Article 173(2) of the Code of Administrative Offences, which concerns verbal insult of a law enforcement officer. In November, 2025 Judge Tornike Kochkian of the Tbilisi City Court imposed a fine of GEL 5,000 on Gabrava.

Due to non-payment of the fine, enforcement proceedings were initiated, and the National Bureau of Enforcement imposed seizure on Gabrava’s bank accounts. According to Gabrava, the total amount subject to seizure is GEL 5,350. She further stated that the seized funds included money collected to support the family of a detainee.Gabrava later wrote on social media that the required amount was raised through public support.

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Financial Sanctions | Seizures / Account Freezing
Administrative body
Persecution Due to Civil Activism
Tbilisi