Prosecution for Economic Offences and Indicators of Possible Political Motivation

This report examines how possible political motivation can be assessed in prosecutions for economic offences without presuming either the legitimacy or the abusive character of the proceedings. It compares the distinct legal inquiries arising in extradition, international protection, INTERPOL data review and European human rights proceedings. The analysis draws on primary legal sources and selected decisions, including Merabishvili, Gusinskiy, Kezerashvili and published CCF practice. The report considers the evidential significance of selective treatment, the chronology of coercive measures, demands involving assets, attributed political opinions and connections between official action and an alleged ulterior purpose. It distinguishes the factual basis of an accusation from the purpose and lawfulness of particular procedural measures. Its analytical framework requires attention to competing explanations, source independence and the consequences available within each procedure, avoiding automatic conclusions based on business status, political associations or the general country context.