Former Prime Minister of Armenia Suspected of Serious Crimes

A major scandal has once again erupted on Armenia’s political scene. The country’s former Prime Minister and ex-Speaker of Parliament, Hovik Abrahamyan, has been detained. This was reported by the local news agency Arminfo, citing the Anti-Corruption Committee.

According to the report, Abrahamyan is suspected of several serious crimes. Specifically, he is accused of money laundering, abuse of official position, and participation in illegal business activities.

Hovik Abrahamyan has held key positions in Armenian politics. He served as Speaker of the National Assembly from 2012 to 2014 and as Prime Minister from 2014 to 2016.

Currently, investigative actions are being carried out by law enforcement agencies. Abrahamyan has been detained as a suspect, and procedural measures stipulated by the law have been applied to him.

In recent years, Armenia has significantly intensified its fight against corruption. Holding former high-ranking officials accountable is seen as a sign of a firm stance in this area.

The incident has sparked widespread public discussion in Armenia. Many view this development as a sign of increasing transparency and accountability in government administration.