Georgian Police Arrest 13 Neo-Nazi Group Supporters for Systematic Torture and Violence
By Messenger Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Georgian authorities have apprehended 13 additional suspects, including seven minors, as part of a sweeping investigation into a violent network of neo-Nazi and fascist groups. Tbilisi Police Chief Vazha Siradze announced the arrests during a briefing on Monday, March 30, describing the detainees as "supporters of various neo-Nazi groups and fascist ideology" who "physically and psychologically abused people of various ages with extreme cruelty."
This latest police action follows the arrest of 16 individuals in January for related offenses. Among those previously detained, four current inmates will face new charges for organizing and participating in group violence. Siradze noted that the months-long investigation established that "members of violent groups identified themselves as neo-Nazis and were guided by fascist ideology."
According to the Police Chief, the group sought to gain notoriety and expand its influence by displaying "radical hostility toward victims" and using "extreme cruelty, employing various blunt and sharp objects, including batons and so-called brass knuckles, to assault their targets." Siradze added that the perpetrators "were especially brutal toward those who did not share their fascist beliefs," while also engaging in robbery and extortion during the attacks.
A particularly grim aspect of the case involves the documentation of these crimes. Siradze stated that "the members of the group recorded acts of violence, torture, degrading treatment, and physical and psychological abuse on mobile phones and deliberately distributed the footage on various internet platforms." Investigators also found that the suspects frequently assaulted one another during internal conflicts.
During the raids, police seized an array of evidence, including "firearms, sonic and cold weapons, items bearing Nazi symbols, mobile phones, masks, and various electronic devices." As a result of these actions, approximately 10 people were harmed, including two minors. The suspects now face charges related to group torture, robbery, and the illegal possession of firearms, offenses punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
