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Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Committee chairman attends IACP 2026 conference in United States
Artur Nahapetyan, Chairman of Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Committee, participated in the 2026 conference of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in Orlando, Florida, as part of a visit organized with the support of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) of the U.S. Embassy in Armenia. Representatives of law enforcement agencies from several countries held bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the conference.
Ten arrested in Armenia bribery investigation, including bailiff service officials
Law11:38, 30 October 2026 Senior regional officials of Armenia’s bailiff service have been arrested along with several other individuals as part of an ongoing corruption investigation, authorities said Friday. According to the Anti-Corruption Committee, 10 people have been arrested in a criminal investigation into cases of receiving and giving bribes.
Law enforcement agency reports arrests amid election-related corruption probes
Armenia13:15, 24 October 2026 The Anti-Corruption Committee of Armenia confirmed on Saturday reports of arrests amid investigations into election-related corruption offenses. The law enforcement agency told Armenpress that criminal proceedings concerning election-related corruption offenses are underway in several communities in Armenia, with evidence-gathering and other procedural actions being carried out, and some individuals having been arrested. It did not elaborate on the arrests.
Opposition candidate arrested days before local vote
By Lia Avagyan Armenia’s law enforcement on Wednesday arrested Arsen Gevorgyan, the opposition Strong Armenia party's mayoral candidate in the northern town of Stepanavan alongside 13 other individuals on vote-buying charges. The arrests came four days before a local election. Gevorgyan is accused of bribing several dozen voters. Investigators said Gevorgyan had planned to bribe around 30 more people. Stepanavan's council elections are set for Sunday.
Strong Armenia’s Stepanavan mayoral candidate accused of bribing voters
Law11:34, 21 October 2026 Shortly after announcing the arrest of 14 people in connection with an investigation in Stepanavan, Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Committee said that Arsen Gevorgyan, the Strong Armenia party’s mayoral candidate in the upcoming local elections, is suspected of bribing voters ahead of the October 25 vote. The committee said criminal proceedings had been initiated based on measures carried out by Armenia’s National Security Service.
Anti-Corruption Committee reports multiple arrests in Stepanavan
Law10:24, 21 October 2026 Fourteen people have been arrested in the Stepanavan community of Lori Province amid a criminal investigation involving searches and other procedural actions, Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Committee told Armenpress. “Additional information will be provided if necessary,” the Anti-Corruption Committee said.
Armenia prepared for Russia’s gas price hike, finance minister says
Armenia is prepared for a potential increase in the price of natural gas from Russia, Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan told CivilNet. Armenia's national security deputy director was dismissed following an incident that involved an Azerbaijani soldier deserting his unit, crossing into Armenia and causing a shooting incident in the country.
Former PM Hovik Abrahamyan’s brother arrested
Law12:57, 18 September 2026 Henrik Abrahamyan, the brother of former Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, has been arrested as part of a criminal proceeding being conducted by the Anti-Corruption Committee. The Anti-Corruption Committee confirmed the arrest to Armenpress and detailed the alleged offenses but did not specify them. “We inform you that the brother of former Armenian Prime Minister H. A.
Meghri mayor, regional Eco-Patrol chief among several arrested in bribery probe
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Armenia Alliance candidate arrested in alleged vote-buying case
A parliamentary candidate who ran for office in the June 7 elections on the Armenia Alliance ticket has been arrested as part of an ongoing criminal investigation into alleged vote-buying, authorities confirmed Wednesday. The Anti-Corruption Committee confirmed Ara Nakhshkaryan’s arrest to Armenpress. “We confirm that A.
Several arrested in alleged vote-buying scheme linked to Strong Armenia
Several individuals have been arrested in an ongoing criminal investigation into alleged vote buying involving the Strong Armenia party, investigators announced on Tuesday. According to the Anti-Corruption Committee, several individuals distributed bribes to a number of voters in Arbat, Masis Municipality, Ararat Province, in exchange for voting for Strong Armenia in the June 7 elections and recruiting additional supporters.
Suspects arrested in alleged vote-buying case linked to Prosperous Armenia party
Several suspects have been arrested in a criminal investigation into an alleged vote-buying scheme involving a representative of the Prosperous Armenia party. The Anti-Corruption Committee said in a press release that a representative of the Prosperous Armenia party allegedly handed out bribes and other inducements in exchange for votes for their party ahead of the parliamentary elections held on June 7.
Arrests made in vote-buying probe involving Kocharyan’s bloc
Several arrests have been made in an ongoing criminal investigation into alleged vote buying involving the Armenia Alliance, according to law enforcement agencies.
Strong Armenia party supporter investigated over alleged vote influence scheme
Law enforcement agencies announced on Friday a new criminal investigation into alleged electoral violations involving a supporter of the Strong Armenia party.
More arrests in Strong Armenia vote-buying probe
The Anti-Corruption Committee announced further arrests on Thursday in an ongoing criminal investigation into alleged vote-buying involving representatives of the Strong Armenia party. The law enforcement agency said in a press release that it had gathered evidence that party representatives working at the party’s offices in Yerevan’s Kanaker-Zeytun district conspired with accomplices to distribute electoral bribes and carried out the scheme.
Court jails Strong Armenia candidate in vote-buying case
A court has approved the investigator’s motion to place Strong Armenia bloc parliamentary candidate Davit Ghazinyan in pre-trial detention for two months, the Anti-Corruption Committee announced on Thursday. Ghazinyan was arrested and charged on June 17 with conspiracy to commit electoral bribery ahead of the June 7 elections. He denied any wrongdoing.
Davit Ghazinyan detained on suspicion of preparing to distribute election bribes
Davit Ghazinyan, a parliamentary candidate from the Strong Armenia Alliance, has been detained on charges of preparing to distribute election bribes. The information was confirmed by Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Committee. Earlier, the Central Electoral Commission approved motions submitted by the Prosecutor’s Office seeking consent to initiate criminal proceedings against Ghazinyan and to place him under detention.
New arrests made in Prosperous Armenia party vote-buying probe
Authorities announced new arrests on Wednesday amid an ongoing criminal investigation into alleged vote-buying involving the Prosperous Armenia party. The Anti-Corruption Committee said in a press release that it obtained evidence that Prosperous Armenia party representatives bribed several voters in Gogaran, Spitak, Lori Province, and nearby towns in exchange for voting for their party on June 7 and recruiting other supporters.
Several arrested in electoral bribery probe involving Strong Armenia party
Authorities on Tuesday announced several arrests in an ongoing investigation into alleged electoral bribery involving the Strong Armenia party. The Anti-Corruption Committee said in a press release that a group of residents in Ararat Province demanded that Strong Armenia party representatives in the Masis community provide them with bribes in exchange for votes in the June 7 elections, as well as recruit others.
Anti-Corruption Committee reports alleged vote-buying scheme involving Prosperous Armenia representatives
Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Committee has announced that it has uncovered an alleged vote-buying scheme involving representatives of the Prosperous Armenia Party during the country’s parliamentary election campaign.
Arrests made in Prosperous Armenia vote-buying probe
Authorities announced several arrests on Friday in an ongoing investigation into alleged vote buying by a representative of the Prosperous Armenia Party. The Anti-Corruption Committee said in a press release that, according to evidence obtained during the investigation, the suspect, a representative of the party’s regional office in Vanadzor, Lori Province, allegedly bribed voters ahead of the June 7 elections in exchange for votes for the party. Read the article in: ՀայերենРусский
Law enforcement body vows to continue crackdown on electoral crimes
The Anti-Corruption Committee announced on Wednesday that it will continue investigating alleged electoral crimes after the parliamentary elections held on June 7. The law enforcement agency’s chairman, Artur Nahapetyan, told lawmakers at a joint committee hearing on the 2025 budget report that new investigative operations and arrests would take place soon. He was asked by MP Gegham Nazaryan to provide details on efforts to address electoral violations and vote buying.
115 criminal proceedings initiated over alleged electoral corruption cases
The Anti-Corruption Committee announced on Tuesday that since February 7, 2026, it has initiated 115 criminal proceedings in connection with alleged corruption-related electoral offenses. Of these, 77 cases (67%) are related to the Strong Armenia alliance, 24 cases (20.8%) to the Prosperous Armenia party, and 11 cases (9.6%) to the Armenia alliance, according to the law enforcement agency’s press release. In 61 criminal proceedings, charges have been brought against 242 individuals.
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