State prosecutors in Armenia detain ex-president Kocharyan on corruption charges
YEREVAN: State prosecutors in Armenia on Tuesday detained Robert Kocharyan, a prominent opposition leader and a former president, and formally charged him with a slew of corruption-related offences during his time in office.
YEREVAN - State prosecutors in Armenia have arrested former President Robert Kocharyan and charged him with multiple corruption offenses from his presidency (1998-2008), according to a recent statement. Prosecutors allege Kocharyan transferred state-owned properties to himself and associates at advantageous terms while concealing their criminal origins.
The charges include money laundering, receiving bribes, and abuse of power. Nine others, including one of Kocharyan's sons, have also been charged in connection with the alleged scheme. The 71-year-old opposition leader, who heads the second-largest bloc in the Armenian parliament, has previously denied any wrongdoing.
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