In the framework of the criminal case investigated in Syuniq Regional Investigative Department the citizen A. Davtyan was arrested on suspicion of swindling money in large amount.
 

Taking media interest into consideration, we inform that in February, 2015 a resident of Syuniq region submitted a written report according to which from 2011 to 2013 A. Davtyan had swindled 18 million AMD from him by abuse of confidence under the pretext of carrying out different programs. Besides, he had lent him 5 million AMD which he did not return, either.  
 

On February 24 a criminal case was initiated on swindling money in particularly large amount by cheating pursuant to the Point 1 of the Part 3 of the Article 178 of RA Criminal Code. Through preliminary investigation of the criminal case evidence were obtained which were sufficient base to suspect A. Davtyan of swindling 18 million AMD by cheating. On April 20, 2015 the latter was detained and his relatives were informed of it in accordance with law.
 

A. Davtyan’s rights were clarified to him and the latter expressed wish to have a lawyer. The lawyer invited by the suspect was involved as a defense lawyer and in his presence A. Davtyan was interrogated.
 

Preliminary investigation is ongoing. Necessary investigatory and procedural measures are taken to provide the comprehensive examination of the case.
 

Note; Everyone charged with alleged crime offence shall be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law