The main department of the investigation of economic crimes and smuggling of the RA Investigative Committee is investigating the criminal proceedings initiated by Gagik Tsarukyan and other persons in connection with the apparent 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. This is reported by the Central Committee.
“On the basis of the obtained sufficient evidence, a public criminal prosecution was initiated against the former general director 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 (supporting especially 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,” the message says.
According to our information, it is about the former general director of the “Multi Group” concern Sedrak Arustamyan and director Artur Dallakyan.
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