Arsen Gevorgyan, 46, a Strong Armenia candidate for head of the Stepanavan community, has died in custody following a reported heart attack, Sputnik Armenia reported, citing confirmation from the party.
According to Nona Navikyan, spokesperson for Armenia’s Penitentiary Service, an ambulance was called to Nubarashen prison at approximately 7:55 a.m. on November 10 after Gevorgyan’s health deteriorated. Medical personnel confirmed his death at around 8:30 a.m., Armenpress reported.
Gevorgyan was arrested on October 21, four days before the Stepanavan municipal council elections, and placed in pretrial detention for two months by the Anti-Corruption Court. Fourteen people were detained in connection with the case.
The Anti-Corruption Committee accused Gevorgyan of offering money to dozens of voters in exchange for supporting Strong Armenia. He denied the charges.
The official cause of death has not yet been confirmed.
