**Ivanishvili Tries to Arrest Opponents**
The leader of “Strong Georgia,” Irakli Kupradze, says Ivanishvili is trying to arrest Mamuka Khazaradze and Badri Japaridze. This is a real risk, according to him.
Kupradze said that the prosecution started an investigation against Mamuka Khazaradze because he and Badri Japaridze did not show up in a parliament meeting organized by Ivanishvili’s “Georgian Dream.” They also refused to work with them. Kupradze said it’s impossible to cooperate with the Russian regime when there are many political prisoners in prison, and Georgia’s European integration is at risk.
**The Reason for the Investigation**
Mamuka Khazaradze was investigated because he didn’t attend a session of the Parliament’s temporary investigative commission that looked into the National Movement government. The investigation was started under Article 349 of the Criminal Code. The commission asked the prosecution to investigate Badri Japaridze for the same reason.
**What Happens Next**
The situation is serious, and it seems like Ivanishvili is trying to silence his opponents. Irakli Kupradze said that this risk is already real, and we will see what happens next.
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