British Confirm Death of Patarkatsishvili

The British embassy in Tbilisi has confirmed reports that tycoon Badri Patarkatsishvili died.

“We are aware of Badri Patarkatsishvili’s death; it is now a matter for the Surrey police. No further comments,” a British embassy spokesperson told Civil.Ge on February 13.

Patarkatsishvili had a home in Surrey, Britain, where he died. He was 52.