The authorities in Yerevan have made arrests, including former Mayor Arman Barseghyan, along with several other employees of the city hall, according to a report by Hraparak.am. The leaders of the protest are said to be Ashot Khachatryan, the head of the municipality of urban development, Harutyun Aramyan, the head of the commercial department, and Van Harutyunyan, an employee of the municipality of urban development. The initial information suggests that they are accused of serious embezzlement related to construction activities. Former mayor Sasha Katvalyan may also be implicated, as he “appointed” Barseghyan, who held the position until December 2022 when he was released due to a political decision that removed responsibility from his sponsor, Romik Mkhitaryan of the “Republic” party.

This news from Armenia highlights the arrests of key figures, including former Mayor Arman Barseghyan, in relation to allegations of embezzlement in construction projects. Hraparak.am reports that Ashot Khachatryan, the head of urban development, Harutyun Aramyan, the head of the commercial department, and Van Harutyunyan, an employee of urban development, are believed to be the leaders of the protest. The investigation extends to former mayor Sasha Katvalyan, who allegedly appointed Barseghyan. Barseghyan held the position until December 2022 when political decisions led to his release, effectively absolving his sponsor, Romik Mkhitaryan of the “Republic” party.

The arrest of former Mayor Arman Barseghyan, along with other city hall employees, has sent shockwaves through Yerevan. Hraparak.am reports that preliminary information suggests that Ashot Khachatryan, Harutyun Aramyan, and Van Harutyunyan are the leaders of the protest that led to these arrests. The charges they face are related to serious embezzlement in construction activities. It is further speculated that former mayor Sasha Katvalyan, who appointed Barseghyan, could also be implicated. Barseghyan’s tenure was cut short in December 2022 due to a political decision that spared his sponsor, Romik Mkhitaryan of the “Republic” party.

According to Hraparak.am, Arman Barseghyan, the former mayor of Yerevan’s Malatia-Sebastia administrative district and a member of the Civil Contract party, has been arrested by the authorities. Several employees of the city hall have also been apprehended. The investigation looks into allegations of serious embezzlement connected to construction activities. The leaders of the protest are believed to be Ashot Khachatryan, Harutyun Aramyan, and Van Harutyunyan, all working in various roles at the municipality of urban development. Former mayor Sasha Katvalyan, who “appointed” Barseghyan, may also be implicated. Barseghyan was released from his position in December 2022 through a political decision that absolved his sponsor, Romik Mkhitaryan of the “Republic” party.