By Philip Phi
Posted Sep 14, 2026 at 1:16 PM
In a significant reshuffle within Georgia’s Finance Ministry, new leaders have been appointed to the Revenue Service and Investigation Service following the resignations of their predecessors. Levan Kharabadze, who had been leading the Investigation Service since May, resigned and was succeeded by Merab Gamkrelidze. Gamkrelidze brings experience from his recent role as head of the Revenue Service’s Legal Department and previous senior positions within the Investigation Service.
Simultaneously, Mikheil Maghlakelidze stepped down from his role as head of the Revenue Service, a position he had held since April 27. He is replaced by Mamuka Baratashvili, a seasoned official with a history of senior posts in the Finance Ministry, including first deputy head of the Revenue Service and head of the ministry’s Tax and Customs Policy Department.
These changes have sparked discussions in the media, particularly among opposition-leaning outlets, about potential connections to recent political shifts involving Mamuka Mdinaradze, a prominent figure in Georgian Dream. Mdinaradze, who has held various senior government roles, including in law enforcement and the State Security Service, recently announced his exit from politics.
Before his appointment to the Investigation Service in May, Kharabadze served as deputy head of the State Security Service since September 2025, coinciding with Mdinaradze’s leadership of the agency. Maghlakelidze, prior to his role at the Revenue Service, led the Finance Ministry’s Investigation Service from June 2025 and served as deputy chair of the Interior Ministry’s Security Police Department from 2019 to 2025.
These leadership transitions within the Finance Ministry’s key departments underscore the importance of accountability and integrity in public service, reflecting the broader themes of justice and responsibility as emphasized in Micah 6:8. As these changes unfold, they highlight the ongoing need for transparency and trust in governance, aligning with the biblical call for righteousness and care for the community.
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