A session of Collegium was held under the chairmanship of the Chairman of the RA Investigative Committee Artur Poghosyan. It was attended by the Deputies Chairman, heads of the structural subdivisions and investigators.  

During the meeting the Chairman of the Investigative Committee referred to the statistical data presented at the ceremonial session marking the 12th anniversary of the Committee’s establishment, which was followed by personnel changes.

Artur Poghosyan introduced the newly appointed officials:

•    Ashot Zhamkochyan – Head of General Department for Investigation of Economic Crimes and Smuggling,
•    Davit Manucharyan – Deputy Head of General Department for Investigation of Economic Crimes and Smuggling,
•    Edward Karapetyan – Head of the Investigative Department of Yerevan,
•    Rafayel Vardanyan – Deputy Head of General Department for Investigation of Particularly Important Cases

The Chairman of the Investigative Committee highly praised their extensive experience and dedication, emphasizing the effectiveness of the work carried out by them. 

Artur Poghosyan expressed confidence that the newly appointed leadership team would use its professional expertise to strengthen oversight mechanisms and enhance the effectiveness of investigations.

Artur Poghosyan expressed confidence that the newly appointed leadership team would use its professional expertise to strengthen oversight mechanisms and enhance the effectiveness of investigations.

During the Collegium session the Chairman of the Investigative Committee also addressed the appointments of heads of regional subdivisions:

•    Hrachik Poghosyan – Head of Regional Investigative Department of Aragatsotn,
•    Davit Baghdasaryan – Head of Regional Investigative Department of Ararat,
•    Artur Mnoyan – Head of Regional Investigative Department of Lori,
•    Sisak Hayrapetyan – Head of Regional Investigative Department of Kotayk. 

At the conclusion of the session the Chairman of the Investigative Committee issued instructions to the heads of subdivisions and investigators aimed at enhancement of the investigators’ work efficiency, ensuring strict compliance with procedural deadlines, and improvement of quality of investigation. 

Artur Poghosyan underlined the need for subdivision heads to demonstrate initiative, particularly within criminal proceedings concerning murders committed in previous years that remain unsolved.

Artur Poghosyan placed particular emphasis on interactions with citizens, instructing officials to strictly adhere to the rules of professional ethics when reviewing applications and complaints and during citizen reception sessions. He stressed that the proper protection of citizens’ rights and respectful treatment are key prerequisites for maintaining public trust in the institution.