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30.11.23, 17:45Training Aimed at Increasing Effectiveness of Investigation within Cases on Money Laundering Based on American Experience (video, photos)The training is conducted by the practical experts of FBI of the US Department of Justice specialized in the spheres of investigation of financial crimes, money laundering, public corruption, property confiscation.
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30.11.23, 12:59Charge Pressed against 4 Persons within Proceeding on Discovering Drug-Making Secret Laboratory in Yerevan; Another Object for Making Narcotic Drugs Discovered (photos)Four persons were arrested on the reasonable suspicion of allegedly committing the mentioned crime two of which were women from Yerevan and Vayk, a man – an RF citizen and a man - a citizen of South Korea.
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19.05.23, 19:21Results and Prospective of Cooperation with INL Office of U.S. Embassy Discussed at Investigative Committee (photos)Arsen Ayvazyan considered significant the programs aimed at institutional strengthening of protection of human rights in law enforcement system of Armenia.
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28.11.23, 18:24Issues on Cooperation with the US in Fight against Money Laundering in Armenia Discussed at the RA Investigative Committee (photos)During the meeting issues related to the training course starting in Yerevan, cooperation between the RA Investigative Committee and the US Embassy were discussed.
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27.11.23, 16:54Investigators of Investigative Committee together with Japan Experts Improve Skills in the Field of Online Open-Source Intelligence Research and Analysis (photos)Another course on «Open-Source Intelligence Research and Analysis» was held at the RA Academy of Justice during which materials provided by JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) were used.
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27.11.23, 12:19Company Engaged in Car Import and Export Formulated Car Sale in RF at Price below Cost; Damage Caused to State – 1 billion 727 million AMD Completely RecoveredIn the result of comprehensive and proper investigation the damage caused to the Republic of Armenia - 1․727․733․271 was completely recovered.
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24.11.23, 15:18Within Criminal Proceeding Tax Liabilities of 256.500.000 AMD Hidden from State Recovered by Company Engaged in PoultryPursuant to the calculation of tax liabilities, value added tax and profit tax in particularly large amount - 208․386․752 AMD has not been paid to the state budget in the mentioned period.
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23.11.23, 12:2924 year-old Woman, RF Citizen, Engaged in Pimping in RA; Preliminary Investigation on her Part CompletedGetting consent they opened individual pages with their photos on the website aimed at providing escort services and organized the mentioned people’s arrival in Armenia .
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22.11.23, 15:53Secret Laboratory for Making Narcotic Drugs Found; Criminal Proceeding Initiated, Significant Circumstances Found outAs a result of the search it was found out that all the premises of the mentioned two-story house had been used to grow, develop and produce narcotic drugs.
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17.11.23, 20:35The Doors of a Jewish Religious Establishment in Yerevan were Set on Fire and Videotaped by a Foreigner in order to Incite Apparent National, Religious Hostility. A New Criminal Proceeding was InitiatedA report was received informing that an unknown person caused pecuniary damage by setting on fire the entrance doors of the ground and first floors of the building located at 23 Nar-Dos Street , Yerevan.
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14.11.23, 11:55Preliminary Investigation of Criminal Proceeding Initiated on 3 Persons’ Murder and Causing 5 Persons Bodily Injuries Committed in Vanadzor in 2019, CompletedLarge-scale investigative and procedural actions were conducted to find out the circumstances of 3 persons’ murder and causing bodily injury to 5 persons.
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13.11.23, 14:12250.000.000 AMD out of Tax Liability in the Amount of 500.000.000 AMD, Hidden from the State by Using Criminal Scheme of Signing Contracts for Apartment Alienation, RecoveredIn the course of preliminary investigation of the criminal proceeding a tax liability of 250 million AMD hidden from the state was actually recovered.
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09.11.23, 11:24Within Criminal Proceeding on Evasion of Taxes in Particularly Large Amount, 300 Million AMD Paid to State Budget by Economic EntityA case of selling goods without providing settlement documents, concealing the turnover and not paying taxes in particularly large amount, committed by an economic entity, was revealed.
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06.11.23, 16:12Materials on two Persons within Proceeding on Hooliganism Committed at «Erablur» and Obstructing two Deputies’ Entry Sent to CourtA.G. willfully kicked once H. Aghazaryan on the thigh, and A.A. pushed and scolded the deputies. With these actions the deputies were obstructed and not allowed to enter «Erablur» military pantheon.
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03.11.23, 13:15Within the Framework of the Criminal Proceeding on Tax Evasion 290 Million AMD Paid to the State Budget to Compensate the Damage Caused to the StateDuring the preliminary investigation of the criminal proceeding 290.613.000 AMD was paid to the state budget in order to compensate the damage caused to the state by the company.
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31.10.23, 11:28Summery on the Process of Investigation of Cases on Ethnic Cleansing Committed in Nagorno Karabakh and War Crimes Committed during ItThe RA Investigative Committee continues to collect data on forcibly displaced people, as well as the fact-finding process regarding ethnic cleansing by Azerbaijan, war crimes committed during it.
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20.10.23, 17:34Newly Appointed Head of the European Union Delegation to Armenia Hosted in the RA Investigative CommitteeThe Chairman of the RA Investigative Committee Argishti Kyaramyan received the newly appointed Head of the European Union Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Vassilis Maragos.
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25.10.23, 17:13One more Proceeding on Illegal Sale of Narcotic Drugs through <<Telegram>> Social Site; Proceeding Sent to Court with Charge against two PersonsAll possible measures are taken to identify all members of the group engaged in illegal turnover of narcotic drugs, to find out the source of narcotic drugs as well as the weapon kept illegally.
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25.10.23, 10:55Preliminary Investigation of Proceeding on Murder of Mother and two Children with Particular Cruelty, out of Mercenary Motives, Committed in Pemzashen, CompletedIn the result of large-scale investigative and evidentiary actions all circumstances of the case were found out.
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24.10.23, 10:32Husband, Charged with Murder Attempt against Wife, Detained31 year-old man hit his wife for numerous times with hands and feet on different parts of her body threatening to kill her, hitting the wife on the face, chest, hands and feet with scissors.
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19.10.23, 18:18The Chairman of the RA Investigative Committee Argishti Kyaramyan Presented the Circumstances of Ethnic Cleansing Committed by Azerbaijan to the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe (photos)The Chairman of the RA Investigative Committee received today the delegation headed by the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe.
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09.10.23, 19:24The Chairman of the RA Investigative Committee Argishti Kyaramyan’s Speech at the Expanded Board Session dedicated to the 9th Anniversary of the RA Investigative CommitteeOn October 9 the expanded board session dedicated to the 9th anniversary of the RA Investigative Committee and the Day of the Employee of the RA Investigative Committee was held.
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08.10.21, 19:14Speech of Chairman of RA Investigative Committee A. Kyaramyan at Solemn Session Dedicated to Day of Employee of Investigative Committee and 7th Anniversary of Establishment of Investigative CommitteeI am glad to greet You on the occasion of the 7th anniversary of the establishment of the Investigative Committee and the day of the employee of the Investigative Committee.
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11.10.23, 15:07Investigators of the Investigative Committee Develop Skills in the Field of Financial Investigation and Fight against Money LaunderingThe topic of the course was “The role and significance of financial investigation in the process of investigation within the proceedings on money laundering and other crimes with a financial component”.
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20.09.23, 13:07Criminal proceedings were initiated with regard to the facts of committing genocide by the military-political leadership of AzerbaijanCriminal proceedings have been initiated and a preliminary investigation is being carried out in the RA Investigative Committee based on Article 133, part 1 of the RA Criminal Code – crime of genocide.
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28.09.23, 17:43The Deputy Chairman of the RA Investigative Committee had a Meeting with the President of “Interpol” in China (photos)A number of issues related to the possibilities of cooperation between the RA Investigative Committee and “Interpol” were discussed.
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09.10.23, 18:10The Chairman of the RA Investigative Committee Argishti Kyaramyan’s Speech at the Expanded Board Session dedicated to the 9th Anniversary of the RA Investigative Committee (video)During the session the Chairman of the RA Investigative Committee Argishti Kyaramyan made a speech.
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09.10.23, 16:00Expanded Board Session Dedicated to the Day of the Employee of the Investigative Committee (photos)Within the framework of the session a swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed investigators was held.
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06.10.23, 11:50Swindling of 19 Million AMD by Means of Computer and Money Laundering; It is necessary to be InformedPublic criminal prosecution was initiated against the three members of the criminal organization, detention was chosen as a pretrial measure and search was declared against them.
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04.10.23, 13:36Criminal Proceedings Initiated on Firing Shots towards Ambulance Vehicles and Vehicles Providing Rear Support in Combat Position, Murder of Serviceman of the RA Armed ForcesBased on the need to conduct an effective investigation, the mentioned two proceedings were combined. Preliminary investigation is conducted to find out the circumstances of the case, to give final legal assessments to the rival’s actions.
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02.10.23, 15:20Preliminary Investigation of Criminal Proceeding on Apparent Corruption-Related Abuses Committed by Director and Manager of “Syunik Regional State College” SNCO CompletedPreliminary investigation of the criminal proceeding initiated on official negligence, official forgery and swindling of property entrusted to her committed by the director of “Syunik Regional State College” SNCO was completed.
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02.10.23, 13:50Brother of 43 year-old Man’s Wife Arrested on Suspicion of 43 year-old Man’s Murder in Kond District of YerevanIn the result of urgent investigative and procedural actions a number of circumstances of the case were found out.
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28.09.23, 16:34The Deputy Chairman of the RA Investigative Committee had Meetings with the Minister and Vice Minister of the Public Security of the People's Republic of China within the Framework of the World Forum for Public Security Cooperation in China (photos)The Deputy Chairman of the RA Investigative Committee also had a meeting with the First Vice Minister of the Public Security of the People's Republic of China Xu Ganlu.
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28.09.23, 12:30Materials of Criminal Proceeding on Apparent Corruption-Related Abuses Committed in "Yerevan Mkhitar Heratsi State Medical University" Foundation Sent to CourtPreliminary investigation of the criminal proceeding on corruption-related abuses committed in "Yerevan Mkhitar Heratsi State Medical University" was completed.
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23.09.23, 15:34Criminal Prosecution Initiated against 49 People for Allegedly Committing Crimes by those Involved in the Mass Disorder in the Capital,; Five Persons Already Detained26 criminal cases in total were initiated on criminal acts allegedly committed by the persons involved in mass assemblies, marches that have started in Yerevan since September 19.
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24.09.23, 16:4026 Persons Involved in Mass Disorder in Yerevan, Charged with Committing Alleged Crimes, DetainedWithin the framework of the criminal proceedings initiated on criminal acts allegedly committed by the persons involved in mass assemblies, criminal prosecution was initiated against 49 persons.
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14.09.23, 17:40The Chairman of the RA Investigative Committee and Ambassador of India to Armenia Discuss Issues of Cooperation in Legal Field (photos)The delegation headed by her was received by the Chairman of the RA Investigative Committee Argishti Kyaramyan.
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13.09.23, 16:00In the First Term of 2023 142 Criminal Proceedings on Domestic Violence 146 Persons Sent to Court; Summing upThe general progress of investigation of crimes on domestic violence in the first term of 2023 has been analyzed and summed up in the RA Investigative Committee.
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08.09.23, 10:30Seven Persons Arrested on Suspicion of Illegal Procurement, Keeping and Sale of Weapon and AmmunitionUrgent measures are taken to find out the source, aim of procurement of the weapon and ammunition, to give legal assessment to the actions of the mentioned persons.
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07.09.23, 18:00The Chairman of the RA Investigative Committee Had a Meeting in Tbilisi with the Head of the Investigation Service of the Ministry of Finance of Georgia (photos)During the meeting the possible directions, ways and problems of further cooperation between the structures were discussed.
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07.09.23, 12:11The Chairman of the RA Investigative Committee and the Minister of Internal Affairs of Georgia Discussed the Opportunities of Development of Relations between the two Countries (photos)The Chairman of the RA Investigative Committee Argishti Kyaramyan had a meeting with the Minister of Internal Affairs, Secretary of the National Security Council of Georgia Vakhtang Gomelauri.
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07.09.23, 11:30Argishti Kyaramyan Met Prosecutor General of Georgia Irakli Shotadze in Tbilisi (photos)The working visit of the Chairman of the RA Investigative Committee, Argishti Kyaramyan to Georgia continues.
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06.09.23, 13:15The Chairman of the RA Investigative Committee Visited Georgia; Meeting was Held with the Head of Special Investigation Service of Georgia (photos)At the official invitation of the Head of the Special Investigation Service of Georgia the Chairman of the Investigative Committee of the Republic of Armenia Argishti Kyaramyan paid a working visit to Georgia.
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05.09.23, 11:40Over 90 Mln AMD Swindled from RA and IRI Citizens under Different Pretexts; Preliminary Investigation on Three Defendants CompletedPreliminary investigation on the mentioned three defendants was completed, materials of the criminal proceeding with the bill of indictment were sent to the prosecutor for approval and referral to court.
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02.09.23, 14:19Criminal Proceeding Initiated with regard to Military Provocation Carried out by Azerbaijani Armed Forces and Loss of Life Suffered by Armenian Armed Forces as a ResultAn investigative group was formed, necessary and urgent investigative and procedural actions are conducted to give final legal assessment to the criminal actions committed by the armed forces of Azerbaijan.
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01.09.23, 14:21In the First Term of 2023 220 Proceedings on Crimes Committed by Minors and 699 Proceedings on Crimes Committed against Minors Investigated in the RA Investigative Committee; Summing upThe general progress of criminal proceedings on crimes committed by minors, as well as against minors in the first term of 2023 has been summed up in the RA Investigative Committee.
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31.08.23, 11:00In the First Term of 2023 140 Criminal Proceedings on Domestic Violence on 146 Persons Sent to Court; Summing upThe general progress of investigation of crimes on domestic violence in the first term of 2023 has been analyzed and summed up in the RA Investigative Committee.
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29.08.23, 14:50In the First Term of 2023 Pecuniary Damage in the Amount of 15 Billion 825 Million AMD Recovered within Criminal Proceedings in the RA Investigative CommitteeThe Investigative Committee of the Republic of Armenia summed up the results of the work done in the first term of 2023 to recover the pecuniary damage found out within the criminal proceedings.
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25.08.23, 16:18Preliminary Investigation on Five Persons Involved in Illegal Turnover of Narcotic Drugs CompletedPreliminary investigation of the criminal proceeding initiated on illegal turnover of narcotic drugs was completed.
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23.08.23, 16:31Former Head of Gavar Territorial Agency of Social Assistance Took Bribe from over 4 Dozens Citizens; Preliminary Investigation on 6 Persons CompletedPreliminary investigation of the criminal proceeding initiated on taking bribe from over 4 dozens citizens by the former head of Gavar Territorial Agency of Social Assistance was completed.
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22.08.23, 10:14About 224 Million AMD Swindled by “Davinchi Travel” Travel CompanyPreliminary investigation of the criminal proceeding initiated on swindling committed by “Davinchi Travel” Travel Company was completed.
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22.08.23, 19:01Criminal Proceeding Initiated on Death of Serviceman as a result of Shot Fired by Rival on August 21A number of expertises were commissioned, urgent investigative and procedural actions are conducted. Preliminary investigation is ongoing.
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23.08.23, 17:21Charge Pressed against 26 year-old Resident of Armavir for Murder of 28 year-old Resident of YerevanPreliminary investigation of the criminal proceeding initiated on murder of 28 year-old resident of Yerevan is ongoing.
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21.08.23, 13:34Murder of 28 year-old Resident of Yerevan Disclosed; 26 year-old Resident of Armavir Region Arrested on Suspicion of Committing CrimeIn the result of urgent measures 28 year-old citizen's murder committed the day before was disclosed.
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17.08.23, 09:47Within Criminal Proceeding on Abuses Committed by Former Director of “Saint Gregory the Illuminator” Medical Center Entire Damage Caused to State about 415 Million AMD Recovered by Director of Hemodialysis Supplies CompanyThe director of the hemodialysis supplies company admitted his guilt and deposited the entire damage caused to the state in the amount of 415.336.470 AMD into the deposit account of the RA Investigative Committee.
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18.08.23, 19:18Founders, Directors and a Number of Employees of “Security Dream” and “Ellips GA” LLC-s with Prior Agreement Swindled 770.960.963 AMD from the Republic of ArmeniaPreliminary investigation was completed, the materials of the proceeding with the bill of indictment were sent to the prosecutor for approval and referral to court.
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17.08.23, 14:33About 257 Million AMD Swindled with Support of Two Employees of “Haypost” CJSC; Preliminary Investigation of Part Separated on them CompletedPreliminary investigation of the part on two employees of “Haypost” CJSC separated from the criminal proceeding initiated on abuses committed.
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17.08.23, 12:01Preliminary Investigation on the Part of Former Mayor of Yerevan Ye. Zakharyan and two Persons Separated from Criminal Proceeding on Abuse of Official Position, Squandering Property in Particularly Large Amount Completedit was found out that Ye. zakhatyan exceeded official authorities which negligently caused grave consequences, swindled state property in particularly large amount entrusted to him.
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18.08.23, 18:01Within Criminal Proceeding on Involvement in Criminal Organization Created by Person known as “Don Pipo” and Committing Hooliganism with Weapon Preliminary Investigation on One Person CompletedPreliminary investigation on the part of one person separated from the criminal proceeding initiated on hooliganism committed with weapon and involvement in criminal organization was completed.
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21.08.23, 16:28Within Criminal Proceeding on Involvement in Criminal Organization Created by Person known as “Don Pipo” and Committing Hooliganism with Weapon Preliminary Investigation on Three more Persons CompletedPreliminary investigation on the part of three more persons separated from the criminal proceeding initiated on hooliganism committed with weapon and involvement in criminal organization was completed.
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18.08.23, 15:29As a Result of not paying Value Added Tax and Customs Duty Damage of about 268 Million AMD Caused to State; Preliminary Investigation on 7 Defendants CompletedPreliminary investigation of the criminal proceeding initiated on not paying taxes and customs duties for a long period of time by a number of citizens was completed.
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16.08.23, 17:38Newly Appointed Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the RA Paid a Visit to the RA Investigative Committee (photos)The newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Armenia Medhi Sobhani, paid a familiarization visit to the RA Investigative Committee.
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16.08.23, 10:04Search Declared against former Vice-Rector of “Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi” Foundation in Charge of Financial and Economic Activities for Money LaunderingThe former vice-rector of the Foundation organized money laundering, particularly, by signing a formal agreement between the director of “Heratsi” trade union and the person actually managing LLC .
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16.08.23, 13:26Criminal Proceeding Initiated on Illegal Turnover of Narcotic Drugs Sent to CourtPreliminary investigation on the part separated from the criminal proceeding initiated on illegal turnover of narcotic drugs in particularly large amount by a number of people was completed .
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09.08.23, 17:21Extended Board Session Aimed at Summing up the Work Done in the First Term of 2023 Held at the RA Investigative Committee (photos)An extended board session was held at the RA Investigative Committee which was chaired by the Chairman of the RA Investigative Committee Argishti Kyaramyan.
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08.08.23, 11:30Preliminary Investigation of the Part Separated from the Criminal Proceeding on Extortion Committed by the Person Having the Highest Status of Criminal Hierarchy CompletedPreliminary investigation of the part separated from the criminal proceeding initiated on extortion from RA citizen committed by the citizen of Georgia was completed.
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27.07.23, 20:08Obvious Criminal Organization Headed by Vardan Ghukasyan Known by the Nickname “Dog” and Artak Galstyan; Criminal Proceeding InitiatedTaking into account that the obtained data apparently contain characteristics of founding, managing and participating in a criminal organization, criminal proceeding has been initiated.
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21.07.23, 11:00New Criminal Committals of Extortion and Money Laundering in Particularly Large Amount Committed by Artak Galstyan, Leader of Party “Public Voice”; Charge Volume Pressed against him AddedNew circumstances of extortion, swindling and money laundering in particularly large amount committed by Artak Galstyan, leader of “Public Voice” party were found out.
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20.07.23, 19:24Man Threw himself from the Fifth Floor of Administrative Building of General Department of Investigation of Smuggling and Economic Crimes of the RA Investigative Committee and Died; Circumstances being Found outCurrently necessary urgent actions are conducted at the scene. All necessary measures are taken to find out all circumstances of the case.
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19.07.23, 16:03Issues related to Expansion of Cooperation Discussed with the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Armenia in the RA Investigative Committee (photos)The RA IC Chairman noted that the relations between Armenia and the Netherlands develop on the base of mutual trust which is manifested also in the field of legal cooperation.
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19.07.23, 14:58Criminal Proceeding on Kidnapping NA former Deputy’s Father and Demanding Money in Particularly Large Amount by Extortion Completed on 4 PersonsPreliminary investigation of the criminal proceeding initiated on kidnapping 84 year-old resident of Achajur village of Tavush region - the father of the NA former Deputy was completed.
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18.07.23, 15:43In the result of Investigation of Proceedings only on Economic Crimes and Smuggling Investigated in the RA Investigative Committee Damage of over 9 Milliard 600 Million AMD caused to the State Recovered in 2023The work done in the first half of 2023 in the direction of the recovery of the pecuniary damage within criminal proceedings on economic crimes and smuggling has been summed up.
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17.07.23, 17:44Case of Smuggling Drugs of Several Types in Particularly Large Amount from Iran to Armenia Disclosed; Motion on three Persons’ Detention Submitted (photos)Investigative and procedural actions are conducted to find out all circumstances of illegal turnover of narcotic drugs smuggled in the RA from the IRI.
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17.07.23, 15:31Criminal Proceeding on crimes related to criminal subculture sent to courtPreliminary investigation of the criminal proceeding initiated on maintaining the highest status in the criminal hierarchy, applying to the person having the highest status in the criminal hierarchy was completed.
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14.07.23, 17:46Charge Pressed against 20 year-old Tenant for 44 year-old House Owner’s Murder with Iron WireIn the result of urgent investigative and procedural actions the case of 44 year-old man’s murder was disclosed.
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14.07.23, 12:14The students of Anti-Corruption School of Young Leaders Hosted in the RA Investigative Committee (photos)The young people were interested in the volumes of proceedings on corruption investigated in the IC, measures taken to increase the effectiveness of investigations within criminal proceedings.
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13.07.23, 14:36Theft by Means of Computer and Attempts to Organize Illegal Migration with Fake Schengen Visas; Preliminary Investigation on 5 Defendants CompletedThe part on the mentioned 5 defendants was separated.Preliminary investigation was completed and the materials of the criminal proceeding with the bill of indictment were sent to court.
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12.07.23, 15:12Person having Stabbed three Persons in Sisian on July 9 Identified; Charge Pressed against 22 year-old Young ManIn the result of investigative and procedural actions , as well as operative-intelligence measures the person having committed the alleged crime was identified; he is 22 year-old young man.
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10.07.23, 13:24Shots Fired with Pneumatic Weapon towards Minors at Restaurant in Jrvezh; Criminal Proceeding InitiatedUrgent investigative and procedural actions are conducted to find out all circumstances of hooliganism committed with a weapon, illegal keeping of pneumatic weapon, causing bodily injuries to minors.
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07.07.23, 15:56Mechanisms of Introducing Digital Database of Crime Data in the RA Investigative Committee Discussed with OSCE Experts (photos)A meeting with the delegation of experts of Transnational Threats Department of the OSCE Secretariat was held at the RA Investigative Committee.
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03.07.23, 14:51Within Criminal Proceeding on Murder, Hooliganism, Infliction of Heavy Bodily Damage Committed in Night Club in Qarakert three Persons Arrested (photos)In the result of urgent measures taken n Armavir Regional Investigative Department of the RA Investigative Committee the case of murder committed in the night club some hours ago was disclosed.
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03.07.23, 17:19Person, having the Highest Status of Criminal Hierarchy, Wanted for Extortion of 20.000 USD from RA Citizen Handed over to RA and DetainedThe person, having the highest status of criminal hierarchy, charged with committing extortion was found and detained.
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30.06.23, 15:47Within Criminal Proceeding Investigated in the RA Investigative Committee under-calculated Taxes and Payments in the Amount of 824 Million AMD Restored to State Budget by Mining CompanyDuring preliminary investigation of the criminal proceeding under-calculated taxes and payments in the amount of 824.687.331 AMD has been restored to the state budget.
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29.06.23, 15:30Criminal Group Engaged in Illegal Online Turnover of Narcotic Drugs and Money Laundering of over 1 Milliard AMD Disclosed; Criminal Prosecution Initiated against 8 Persons (video)A criminal group engaged in large-scale illegal turnover of narcotic drugs through “Telegram” and money laundering in particularly large amount was disclosed.
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28.06.23, 14:04The Chairman of the RA Investigative Committee Received the Executive Director of Europol (video, photos)The Chairman of the RA Investigative Committee Argishti Kyaramyan received the delegation headed by the Executive Director of Europol Catherine De Bolle.
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26.06.23, 12:50Preliminary Investigation of Criminal Proceeding on Swindling 2.3 Million AMD in total by Embezzlement from Colleagues Committed by Employee of “Stepanavan Medical Center” CompletedPreliminary investigation of the criminal proceeding initiated on embezzlement committed by the inspector of the personnel department of “Stepanavan Medical Center” CJSC was completed.
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26.06.23, 14:23Cases of Export and Export Attempt of Undeclared Cigarettes Disclosed; Owner and Director of "Ar.Tobaco" CJSC charged with Evasion of Taxes of about 393 million AMD, Detained (photos)Cases of export and export attempt of large consignments of undeclared tobacco, tax evasion in particularly large amount were disclosed.
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24.06.23, 10:01Criminal Proceeding Initiated on Hooliganism and Shots Fired in Ghazar Parpetsi Street, YerevanUrgent investigative actions are conducted, as well as operative-intelligence measures are taken to find out all circumstances of the case.
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20.06.23, 18:01Person who has Supported to Publishing Defamatory Information about Judge and her Relatives by Vardan Ghukasyan known with a Nickname “Dog” Detained (photo)He subjected the photo of the judge to obscene photomontage making defamatory notes about the judge on them.
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20.06.23, 13:11Brother Arrested on Suspicion of Murder of 51 year-old Resident of Garni Village (photos)Necessary measures are taken to find out all circumstances of murder of 51year-old resident of Garni committed by the brother.
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20.06.23, 09:56High-Ranking Officials, apparently Abusing Official Authorities, Owned School Building and Area then Alienated it, as well as were Illegally Engaged in Entrepreneurial Activity; Criminal Proceeding InitiatedIn the result of large-scale investigative and procedural actions data were obtained on another case of crime, as well. A new criminal proceeding was initiated.
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19.06.23, 13:49The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Armenia Paid a Farewell Visit to the RA Investigative Committee (photos)On the occasion of completing the diplomatic mission in Armenia the iRI Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the RA Abbas Badakhshan Zohuri visited today the RA Investigative Committee.
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19.06.23, 17:00Murder of Woman - RF Citizen Committed in RA Disclosed; Criminal Prosecution Initiated against Man - U.S. CitizenIt was also found out that having arrived at the airport Ye. Sergeyeva left the airport area in a car of “Toyota” make with a Georgian license plate the driver of which was the U.S. citizen R.T..
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16.06.23, 17:54Opportunities of Developing Anti-Corruption Mechanisms through Digitization Discussed at RA Investigative CommitteeThe Deputy Chairman of the RA Investigative Committee Arsen Ayvazyan received the professional group of the World Bank.
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16.06.23, 11:19Criminal Proceeding Initiated on Murder Attempt Committed by Rival against Servicemen of RA Border Guard TroopsPreliminary investigation is conducted within the framework of which necessary urgent investigative and procedural actions are conducted.
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15.06.23, 18:03Armen Ashotyan – the RA Former Minister, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation of “Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi” Arrested for Violation of Conditions of Pretrial Measure (video, photos)A. Ashotyan also organized the swindling of 185.606.000 AMD collected from the membership fees of trade union subject to be transferred to the union.
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14.06.23, 12:26Criminal Proceeding Initiated on Shots Fired by Rival towards the Factory Constructed in Yeraskh and Movable Property of Civil Significance (photos)Through inspection an item similar to a ball fired from a firearm of large caliber was found and taken.
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13.06.23, 17:18The RA IC Deputy Chairman and the U.S. Consul in the RA Discussed Opportunities of Enhancement of Effectiveness of Cooperation (photos)The Deputy Chairman of the RA Investigative Committee Arsen Ayvazyan received today the Consul of the United States of America in the Republic of Armenia Jane Jensen.
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13.06.23, 11:0541 year-old Man Arrested on Suspicion of Committing Murder Attempt against his UncleA number of circumstances of murder attempt committed by 41 year-old man against his uncle were found out.
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27.05.23, 15:33Criminal Proceeding Initiated on Illegally Crossing RA State Border and Kidnapping two Servicemen of RA Armed ForcesProcedural and evidentiary actions are conducted to find out circumstances of illegally crossing the RA border and kidnapping servicemen by the servicemen of the armed forces of Azerbaijan.
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25.05.23, 14:53Detention Used as a Pretrial Measure against the Chairman of the Party “Public Voice” Vardan Ghukasyan; Measures Taken to Hand him over to the RAA motion was submitted to court by the investigative body to use detention as a pretrial measure against V. Ghukasyan. It was sufficed.
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24.05.23, 13:37Within Criminal Proceeding on Murder of 56 year-old Resident of Ashtarak Town the Latter’s Relative DetainedA number of circumstances of murder of 56 year-old resident of Ashtarak town were found out; the person having committed the alleged crime was detained.
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23.05.23, 10:11Lawyer Stole 5.122.150 AMD in Total under the Pretext of Returning Minor Child to Mother; Charge Pressed against herA number of circumstances of stealing money in particularly large amount under the pretext of showing legal aid to the citizen, committed by the member of the Chamber of Advocates, were found out.
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19.05.23, 19:21Results and Prospective of Cooperation with INL Office of U.S. Embassy Discussed at Investigative Committee (photos)During the meeting new opportunities and directions for increasing cooperation were discussed in details.
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18.05.23, 12:49As a Result of Shots Fired by Rival on May 17 one Serviceman was Killed, another Received Injury; Criminal Proceeding Initiated (photos)Urgent and necessary evidentiary and procedural actions are conducted to find out the circumstances of the case, to give legal assessment to the criminal actions of the armed forces of Azerbaijan.
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16.05.23, 15:15Memorandum of Understanding between the RA Investigative Committee and the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (photos, video)The Chairman of the RA Investigative Committee and the US Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Armenia were present at this important event.
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13.05.23, 13:30Charge Pressed against Person who had Committed Hooliganism in Educational Institution and Used Violence against MinorsA number of significant circumstances of hooliganism committed in one of the public educational institutions of Yerevan, violence used against students were found out.
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12.05.23, 18:13Criminal Proceeding Initiated with regard to Wounding Two Servicemen of RA Armed Forces as a Result of Using Combat Drone by RivalOn May 12, 2023 at about 10:00 the servicemen of the armed forces of Azerbaijan, used combat drone from the blow of which two servicemen of the RA armed forces received bodily injuries.
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12.05.23, 17:23A Group of People Stole 5500 USD from Resident of Yerevan by Cheating, Kidnapped, Illegally Deprived him and his Father of Freedom and Let Free after Receiving Money for it; Public Criminal Prosecution Initiated against 5 PersonsSignificant circumstances of stealing money in large amount from a person by cheating, kidnapping, illegal deprivation of freedom and extortion were found out.
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12.05.23, 10:57Meeting in Strasburg with the President of the European Court of Human Rights Siofra O'Leary (photos)The members of the RA interdepartmental commission, among them the Chairman of the RA IC Argishti Kyaramyan, met the President of the European Court of Human Rights Siofra O'Leary in Strasburg.
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12.05.23, 10:36The Chairman of the RA Investigative Committee Argishti Kyaramyan, as Part of the RA Delegation, Met the Secretary General of the Council of Europe Maria Peychinovich Burich (photos)The members of the commission raised issues on violation of fundamental human rights and humanitarian crisis in the region caused by Azerbaijan’s actions during 44-day war in 2020 and after it.
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11.05.23, 16:23The Chairman of the RA Investigative Committee Argishti Kyaramyan is in Strasburg on Working Visit (photos)The Chairman of the RA Investigative Committee Argishti Kyaramyan is in Strasburg together with the other members of the RA interdepartmental commission.
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11.05.23, 13:39Several Cases of Stabbing Committed in Yerevan Disclosed; Public Criminal Prosecution Initiated against three PersonsThree cases of stabbing committed between April 26 and April 30 on May 9 Street, Arshakunyats Avenue of Yerevan were disclosed.
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11.05.23, 14:35Criminal Proceeding Initiated on Criminal Military Actions Committed on May 11 by Armed Forces of AzerbaijanRelevant measures are taken to find out circumstances of the case, to give final legal assessment to the criminal actions of the armed forces of Azerbaijan.
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10.05.23, 14:03Corruption Abuses with Participation of former Head of Ijevan Community, former Director and three Employees of “Ijevan’s Loft Gallery” CJSCPreliminary investigation was completed and the materials of the criminal proceeding with the bill of indictment were sent to the prosecutor for approval and referral to court.
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08.05.23, 11:45Public Criminal Prosecution Initiated against Head, Driver and Resident of Chambarak Community; One Person DetainedA criminal proceeding was initiated on hooliganism and intervention in legal service activity of patrols in Chambarak town.
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08.05.23, 08:19Charge Pressed against 50 year-old Resident of Sevan for his Mother’s MurderA number of circumstances of murder of 85 year-old resident of Sevan town were found out. The latter’s son was arrested.
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05.05.23, 13:11Hayk Khachatryan, Charged with Collusion with Leaders of Party “Public Voice” Vardan Ghukasyan and Artak Galstyan and other Counts of Cheating, DetainedThe RA Investigative Committee once more applies to those citizens, who have been affected by the latter’s criminal actions, to present data known to them to the investigative body.
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05.05.23, 12:4741 year-old Resident of Artashat, Charged with Murder Committed on April 30 in Myasnikyan Street of Yerevan, DetainedSignificant circumstances of murder committed in Myasnikyan Street of Yerevan on April 30 were found out, the person having committed the alleged crime was identified.
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05.05.23, 07:45Theft in the Amount of 3 Billion AMD from LLC Committed by Relative of LLC Founder; Preliminary Investigation CompletedThe case of stealing the company’s money - 3.003,890.851,76 AMD by the relative of the founder of the LLC was disclosed.
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04.05.23, 10:20Public Criminal Prosecution Initiated against 41 year-old Man for Firing Shots in Gyumri (photos)A number of circumstances of firing shots towards the unused trailer-house in Gyumri were found out, the person having committed the alleged crime was identified.
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04.05.23, 07:41Cases of Apparent Collusion of Another Person with Leaders of Party “Public Voice” Vardan Ghukasyan and Artak Galstyan, as well as Swindling Committed by this Person Revealed (photo)Considering that other persons also can have been affected by Hayk Khachatryan’s criminal actions, they are urged to apply to the RA Investigative Committee.
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03.05.23, 11:5838 Counts of Taking, Giving Bribe and Bribery Mediation in “National Polytechnic University of Armenia" Foundation of Gyumri’s Branch; Charge Pressed against 22 PersonsThe criminal proceeding with the bill of indictment was sent to the prosecutor for approval and referral to court.
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01.05.23, 10:40Murder in Myasnikyan Street of Yerevan; Criminal Proceeding Initiated (photos)Investigation is conducted to disclose the murder committed in Myasnikyan Street, Yerevan.
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25.04.23, 13:05Preliminary Investigation of Criminal Proceeding Initiated on Insulting Judge by N. Hokhikyan CompletedPreliminary investigation of the criminal proceeding initiated on contemptuous treatment of court by N.H. was completed in the RA IC Armavir Regional Investigative Department.
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25.04.23, 10:35Masses similar to Narcotic Drags Found through Search Conducted in “Polygraf” Club; Investigation ConductedDuring preliminary investigation of the criminal proceeding 41 persons in total were arrested and brought to the RA Central Police Division.
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22.04.23, 09:00Students of “Eurasia” High School Hosted in RA Investigative Committee (photos)The students toured in the administrative building of the Central Office of the RA Investigative Committee, got acquainted with the conditions and opportunities created for investigators’ work.