Charles Aznavour calls on Russin authorities to release Armenian businessman
14:15 | July 23,2014 | Politics
World renowned chansonnier Charles Aznavour has expressed his concerns
over the arrest of Armenian businessman and philanthropist Levon
Hayrapetyan. The singer has also called on Russia to change
Hayrapetyan’s restraint considering his ill health.
Charles Aznavour has met Levon Hayrapetyan many times and hails the
philanthropist’s activities aimed at developing Artsakh and Armenia,
Artsakh Today reports.
Levon Hayrapetyan, a native of Karabakh known for his investments and
charity projects in his homeland, was detained in Moscow last week
over alleged links with a notorious Russian criminal gang. Russian
media immediately reported that Hayrapetyan is suspected of ‘illegal
financial machinations’ in an oil company purchase deal.
Hayrapetyan is expected to be officially charged on July 24.
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