- Armenia is a member of the EAEU bloc, which includes Belarus as a transit partner, while Yerevan pursues closer ties with the European Union.
- Armenia is considering a path toward the European Union while weighing its relationship with the Eurasian Economic Union.
- Pashinyan's ruling party won the parliamentary election, leading Pashinyan to seek EU cooperation and distance Armenia from Russia.
- Nikol Pashinyan has accused rivals of organized crime, targeting Robert Kocharyan and labeling Strong Armenia as part of a mafia operation.
Armenian authorities sealed a Toyota office and instructed property deprivation against Robert Kocharyan.
8 reports, 3 independent
Updated Aug 26
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What happened
Armenian authorities sealed a Toyota office and instructed property deprivation against Robert Kocharyan.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Pashinyan and Azerbaijan's authorities are investigating Robert Kocharyan's wealth and activities, including circles of Serzh Sargsyan.Sub-event
PM instructed law enforcement to deprive Serzh Sargsyan of property, adding to actions against Kocharyan.1 source
Kocharyan faces property deprivation instruction and office sealing by Armenian authorities.1 source
PM instructed law enforcement to deprive property; tax authorities sealed Toyota office.1 source
Tax evasion charges filed against company directors and allegations of using presidential power to acquire state assets.1 source
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The entities involved
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Robert Kocharyan
second President of Armenia
Nothing else this week.
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Nikol Pashinyan
Prime Minister of Armenia since 2018
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Armenia
sovereign state in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia
Related events
- Robert Kocharyan acquired properties in Gegharkunik Province and Yerevan using his official position for illicit gain.
- A family-owned company linked to Robert Kocharyan was involved in tax evasion.
- Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan presented a new tax mechanism in Yerevan, while also confirming Yerevan as the capital of Armenia.
- Serzh Sargsyan and Robert Kocharyan were implicated in corruption charges for allegedly acquiring state property below market value.
- Anti-Corruption Committee in Armenia investigates businesses and alleges criminal schemes involving Robert Kocharyan.