In the course of the preliminary investigation of the criminal proceeding investigated in Shirak Regional Investigative Department of the RA Investigative Committee, factual data were obtained on the allegation that S.G., who previously held the position of Director of an electric network at “Electric Networks of Armenia” CJSC and was the supervisor of R.B., a locksmith employed by the same company, together with A.G., who had a friendly relationship with R.B., acted in prior agreement to prepare to obstruct R.B.’s free exercise of his electoral right.

Particularly, S.G., using his alleged influence from his previous position, in January 2026 invited R.B. to the settlement of Maralik in Shirak region and met with him, while A.G., taking advantage of his friendship with R.B., in September 2025 visited R.B.’s place of residence. During these meetings, the mentioned individuals urged R.B. to vote in favor of the “Strong Armenia” party in the regular elections to the National Assembly scheduled for June 7, 2026.

In the course of the preliminary investigation, by the supervising prosecutor’s decision, public criminal prosecution was initiated against S.G. and A.G. according to the Point 6 of the Part 2 of the Article 43-210 of RA Criminal Code. 

Home detention, absence ban and bail was applied as a pretrial measure against S.G..

A decision was made to arrest A.G. for the purpose of bringing him before the court.

Preliminary investigation of the criminal proceeding is ongoing.