A member of a municipal council in Armenia’s Lori Province is suspected of facilitating financial inducements to secure attendance at a “Strong Armenia” party rally held in Yerevan on April 11, according to law enforcement agencies.

The Investigative Committee released only the suspect’s initials, V.A., who is a member of the Gyulagarak municipal council and is running for parliament on the “Strong Armenia” ticket.

To secure attendance at a “Strong Armenia” party rally in Yerevan on April 11, 2026, individuals linked to the party leadership allegedly offered money to residents of Armenia’s Lori Province. Each participant reportedly received 3,000 drams (around $8) as part of a promised payment in order to ensure they attended the event.

V.A., who was aware of the alleged scheme, is accused of helping organize it by advising the group, providing support, and removing obstacles. The suspect is also said to have helped coordinate the recruitment of participants, their transport to Yerevan, food arrangements, and payment distribution, contributing to the alleged offence.

V.A. is facing a criminal investigation for allegedly aiding and abetting the bribery scheme for rally attendance, an offence under Article 46-236(2) of the Criminal Code.

The suspect is under house arrest and subject to a travel ban amid the ongoing investigation.