Practical Problems of Distinguishing Bribery from Crimes against Property

The fight against corruption is a global and one of the most pressing problems for countries. Bribery is the most serious corruption crime according to Georgian criminal law. However, corruption, in addition to bribery, can be committed by using the official position, involving crimes against property, such as “misappropriation or embezzlement” and “fraud”. In Georgian judicial practice, it is often problematic to distinguish bribery from the mentioned crimes against property. This article is dedicated to demonstrating the significant gaps in the decisions of judicial and investigative bodies in this regard. It proposes ways to solve the problem of differentiating these crimes from each other, ensuring accurate legal classification of the act.