Two Georgian Residents Detained for Espionage Amid Security Concerns

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•The detainees include a journalist and a pro-Russian activist.
•The arrests were made by the Georgian Security Service on May 30, 2026.
•The case involves accusations of espionage activities within Georgia.

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▸If Georgian authorities pursue a thorough investigation and prosecution it could strengthen internal security and deter future espionage, but may increase tensions with Russia.

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🌍Abkhazia 🌍Russian Federation

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🏛Georgian Security Service

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RUKommersant (RU)Основателя грузинского аналога «Бессмертного полка» задержали по обвинению в шпионаже RUCaucasian Knot (EN)Two Georgian residents have been detained in connection with an espionage case.RUJAMnews (Caucasus)Journalist and pro-Russian activist arrested for espionage in Georgia: who they are and Security Service statement

Two residents of Georgia, including a journalist and a pro-Russian activist, were detained on May 30, 2026, in connection with an espionage case. The Georgian Security Service announced the arrests, highlighting ongoing tensions related to national security. These detentions may affect Georgia's internal political stability and its relations with Russia.