Georgian ex-Defense Minister Irakly Okruashvili arrested in Berlin

PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgian ex-Defense Minister Irakly Okruashvili was arrested in Berlin on 27 November evening.



Okruashvili was arrested by request of Georgian authorities on the basis of European Convention on Extradition, Die Berliner Zeitung reports. Berlin's Prosecutor General confirmed the fact of arrest.



Georgian Prosecutor General's Office accused Okruashvili in corruption after the former Minister subjected the leadership to severe criticism and announced formation of an opposition party.
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