Armenia detains ex-president Kocharyan, searches his sons' homes and businesses
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Armenian authorities detained former president Robert Kocharyan and took him to the Anti-Corruption Committee on August 25. Law enforcement also searched the homes of his sons, MP Levon Kocharyan and businessman Sedrak Kocharyan, and sealed the Toyota office in Yerevan. The actions follow a sharp exchange in parliament between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Levon Kocharyan.
Key Facts
- Robert Kocharyan was taken to the Anti-Corruption Committee after being brought to the National Security Service on August 25.
- Searches were conducted at the homes of Robert Kocharyan and his son, MP Levon Kocharyan, as well as at dozens of other addresses.
- Tax authorities sealed the Yerevan office of Toyota, where Sedrak Kocharyan, Robert Kocharyan's elder son, is a shareholder.
- Anti-Corruption Committee spokesperson Marina Ohanjanyan confirmed the searches are part of a corruption-related criminal investigation.
- The searches and detention followed a sharp exchange in parliament between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and MP Levon Kocharyan.
Detention and Searches
Former Armenian president Robert Kocharyan was taken to the National Security Service and then transferred to the Anti-Corruption Committee on August 25. Law enforcement officers searched the homes of Robert Kocharyan and his son, MP Levon Kocharyan, as well as dozens of other addresses. Anti-Corruption Committee spokesperson Marina Ohanjanyan confirmed the searches are part of a corruption-related criminal investigation. The committee said additional information would be provided if necessary.
Business and Family Links
Tax authorities sealed the Yerevan office of Toyota, where Sedrak Kocharyan, Robert Kocharyan's elder son, is a shareholder. Anti-Corruption Committee staff were also present at the Orange Fitness premises. Sedrak Kocharyan was taken to the Anti-Corruption Committee, according to Armenian media reports.
Parliamentary Confrontation
The searches and detention followed a sharp exchange in parliament between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and MP Levon Kocharyan. MP Mesrop Manukyan said law enforcement officers entered Levon Kocharyan's home around 07:00 and claimed the instruction came directly from the parliament podium. Manukyan posted a video of the incident on his Facebook page.
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Armenia detains ex-president Kocharyan, searches his sons' homes and businesses
