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Chinese Nationals Arrested in Tbilisi for Uranium Deal

10/26/2025

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Three Chinese citizens were arrested in Tbilisi for allegedly attempting to purchase 2 kg of uranium, planning to transport it to China via Russia.
A Chinese national in Georgia violated visa regulations to facilitate the operation.
The group was negotiating a $400,000 deal when detained.
The case follows previous arrests in Georgia for similar offenses related to Soviet-era nuclear materials.
Suspects face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

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Story summary

Three Chinese citizens were arrested in Tbilisi for allegedly attempting to purchase 2 kg of uranium, planning to transport it to China via Russia.
A Chinese national in Georgia violated visa regulations to facilitate the operation.
The group was negotiating a $400,000 deal when detained.
The case follows previous arrests in Georgia for similar offenses related to Soviet-era nuclear materials.
Suspects face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.