Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2026
UK sanctions over alleged information manipulation
The United Kingdom sanctioned Imedi Media Holding under its Russia sanctions framework, citing an assessed role in disseminating Russian state-aligned disinformation.
2022
Imedi apologizes over anti-Armenian captions in broadcast
Company response
In a report about matsun deliveries, captions on product bottles appeared on screen. Imedi stated that a Google image had been used and that the error was made by a technical staff member. The broadcaster expressed regret, apologized, and said the segment would be removed from its social platforms.
After captions on product bottles appeared in a report about matsun deliveries, Imedi said a Google image had been used and the error was made by a technical staff member. The broadcaster expressed regret, apologized, and said the segment would be removed from its social platforms.
Company response
Apology — Imedi
In an official statement published on its website, Imedi expresses regret and apologizes for the mistake.
Remediation — Imedi
"This part of the story will be removed from all social platforms of the holding," the statement said.
Source excerpt
The Imedi news broadcast on this topic provoked a new scandal.
In an official statement published on its website, Imedi expresses regret and apologizes for the mistake.
2010
Simulated Russian invasion report
Imedi broadcast a fictional report describing an apparent Russian invasion, government evacuation, political deaths, and military attacks. The report caused public panic and was condemned for presenting a hypothetical scenario in a highly realistic news format.
2007
Police raid and forced shutdown
Imedi was taken off air after riot police entered its offices while it covered anti-government demonstrations. The incident became a major controversy over press freedom, state power, and the treatment of private media in Georgia.