Georgia’s State Security Service says its anti-corruption agency has uncovered a group that embezzled funds from free canteen programmes. According to investigators, the group fraudulently misappropriated millions of lari belonging to the state.

Five people have been detained in connection with

Georgia 02.04.2026 Group in Georgia exposed for embezzling funds meant for free canteens Tbilisi Georgia’s State Security Service says its anti-corruption agency has uncovered a group that embezzled funds from free canteen programmes.

According to investigators, the group fraudulently misappropriated millions of lari belonging to the state.

Five people have been detained in connection with the case — a company director, managers of four subcontractor firms and one employee.

Authorities say that between 2023 and 2026, 12 contracts were signed between LLC “Aladashvili & Co” and administrations in four Tbilisi districts to provide free meals for socially vulnerable citizens.

The total value of the contracts exceeded 26.5 million lari ($9.8m). “Bugs in khachapuri, worms in pate”: Radio Liberty exposes food problems in Georgia’s prisons The investigation revealed that the penitentiary service had long been aware of violations but kept the contract with the supplier company