Ten more people were detained on October 23 as part of a criminal investigation conducted by Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Committee into alleged cases of offering election bribes, facilitating their distribution and accepting them. The committee’s press service provided the information, Factor.am reports.
“A total of 24 people have now been charged in this criminal case. The preliminary investigation is ongoing,” the press service said.
Law enforcement authorities had previously detained another 14 people in connection with the same criminal case. Among them is Arsen Gevorgyan, who heads the Strong Armenia party’s electoral list for the Stepanavan municipal council elections.
Regular municipal council elections in the Stepanavan community of Lori Province are scheduled for October 25, 2026. Voting will take place under a proportional representation system, with four political parties competing to govern the community.
