August 5, 2026
The main department of the investigation of economic crimes and smuggling of the RA Investigative Committee is examining the criminal proceedings initiated by G.T. and other persons in connection with the cases of fraudulent theft and money laundering of properties and funds worth 8 billion 126 million 946 thousand 460 AMD equivalent to 21 million 72 thousand 827 USD.
On the basis of the obtained sufficient evidence, a public criminal prosecution was initiated against the former general manager of the concern, the chairman of the board of directors, S.A., and the director of the company, A.D., under Article 46-255, Part 3, Clause 3 of the Criminal Code (especially assisting in large-scale fraud) and Article 46-296, Part 3, Clause 3 (especially large amounts of money). assisting with washing).
On August 5, 2026, on the basis of decisions made by the body implementing the proceedings, SA and AD were arrested for the purpose of being brought to court.
The investigation is ongoing.
Notice: the person accused of a crime is considered innocent until his guilt is proven in accordance with the procedure established by the Code of Criminal Procedure, by a legally binding verdict of the court.
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