Thousands took to the streets today in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi for the funeral of billionaire Badri Patarkatsishvili.

Exiled Georgian billionaire Badri Patarkatsishvili who collapsed and died at his British home was suffering from severe heart disease, an inquest heard today.

POLICE are investigating the “suspicious” sudden death in Britain of a billionaire Georgian businessman linked to leading Russian dissidents.

Georgia’s presidential election was essentially in line with the country’s democratic commitments, but revealed problems that must be addressed urgently, the observer mission of a top international democracy group said today.

Georgian businessman Badri Patarkatsishvili tonight revealed he is considering investing in a potential bid for West Ham.