Robert Kocharyan detained in Armenian corruption probe

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Armenian authorities have detained former President Robert Kocharyan and his son, Levon Kocharyan, as part of a large-scale corruption investigation. The Anti-Corruption Committee confirmed that searches and procedural actions are being conducted at dozens of addresses across the country.

The investigation alleges that Kocharyan used his official position to acquire significant state assets, including seven pieces of land and buildings totaling over 15 hectares, at prices significantly below market value. Authorities are also scrutinizing money transfers made between 2001 and 2019 involving approximately 144 billion drams, 309 million USD, 77 million EUR, and 18 million RUB.

Bagrat Mikoyan, head of Kocharyan’s office, described the legal actions as an attack by the authorities against the former president and his family. This development follows recent tensions in the National Assembly, where Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan publicly questioned the source of the Kocharyan family's wealth.

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Anti-Corruption Committee · Armenia · Levon Kocharyan · Nikol Pashinyan · Robert Kocharyan

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Bagrat Mikoyan, head of Robert Kocharyan’s office, characterized the actions as an attack by authorities against the former president and his family. mediamax.am
[○ 1 SOURCE] Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan previously questioned the source of the Kocharyan family's wealth during a National Assembly debate. mediamax.am
[● 2 SOURCES] Six people, including former President Robert Kocharyan and his son, have been detained. moldova1.md · www.zdg.md
[● 4 SOURCES] The Anti-Corruption Committee is conducting searches and procedural actions at dozens of addresses. mediamax.am · www.zdg.md · moldova1.md · www.shantnews.am
[○ 1 SOURCE] The investigation alleges the former president used his official position to acquire state assets at below-market prices through fictitious pretexts. moldova1.md
[○ 1 SOURCE] The investigation involves seven pieces of land and buildings, including a spa complex, covering over 15 hectares. moldova1.md
[○ 1 SOURCE] Authorities are investigating money transfers between 2001 and 2019 totaling approximately 144 billion drams, 309 million USD, 77 million EUR, and 18 million RUB. moldova1.md
[○ 1 SOURCE] Robert Kocharyan was previously arrested in 2018 on charges related to the overthrow of the constitutional order following the 2008 protests. www.zdg.md