Abkhazia Detains Georgian Wanted by Russia

De facto authorities in occupied Abkhazia detained Georgian citizen Vladimir Shulaia, wanted by Russia for committing a murder in 2002, local news outlet Apsnypress reported July 28. Abkhazia’s de facto security service said Shulaia “was staying in Abkhazia illegally” and was “part of a criminal group operating in Georgia and Russia.” Shulaia, 47, was handed over to Russia for “further operational and investigative actions,” the de facto authorities said. 10/06/2025 - TASS: Russian Detained in Sokhumi Over ‘Espionage’ for Ukraine, Possible Terrorist Plot 20/05/2025 - Three Georgian Citizens Illegally Detained by Russian Occupation Forces 16/02/2025 - Two Georgian Citizens Illegally Detained by Russian Occupation Forces