As of 20:00 on June 7, 2026, a total of 59 criminal proceedings have been initiated in connection with alleged election-related offences within the subdivisions of the Investigative Committee of Armenia, including 43 in regional investigative units and 16 in Yerevan-based divisions.
According to the statement made by the Investigative Committee of Armenia, nine criminal proceedings have been initiated under Article 210 of the Criminal Code (obstruction of the exercise of electoral rights or participation in elections or referendums, or of the exercise of the rights and duties).
A further 30 criminal proceedings have been initiated under Article 214 of the Criminal Code (multiple voting or voting on behalf of another person). Seventeen criminal proceedings have been initiated under Article 215 of the Criminal Code (violation of the secrecy of the vote).
In addition, three criminal proceedings have been launched under Article 314 of the Criminal Code (spreading false information about terrorism).
Within the framework of the criminal proceedings, nine individuals have been detained.
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