Vakhtang Gomelauri

Vakhtang Gomelauri is a Georgian politician currently serving as the Minister of Internal Affairs of Georgia. Born on December 24, 1974, he has held several high-ranking security positions, including serving as the chief of the State Security Service of Georgia from 2015 to 2019. Known as a close associate of Georgian businessman Bidzina Ivanishvili, Gomelauri has faced international scrutiny for his role in government crackdowns. In late 2024, he was subjected to economic sanctions by the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Baltic states due to his involvement in human rights abuses against protesters and journalists in Georgia.