“Rampant Corruption Exposed: Record Increase in Cases Investigated by RA Prosecutor’s Office in 2023”
The RA Prosecutor’s Office investigated 1326 corruption cases in 2023, an 8% increase from the previous year. 133 cases resulted in guilty verdicts, with a 75% increase in cases sent to court and a 190% increase in convictions. The focus was on corruption involving public officials, misuse of public funds, crimes against employees, and environmental crimes. The total budgetary damage amounted to over AMD 8 billion, with approximately AMD 1 billion recovered. Efforts were made to provide a comprehensive solution to corruption through prosecutions and asset recovery.
“Deputy Minister of Justice Faces Corruption Probe as High-Ranking Officials Accused of Obstructing Justice”
Deputy Minister of Justice, Liparit Melikjanyan, questioned regarding corruption involvement. Ruben Vardazaryan accused of obstructing fair justice. Vardazaryan denies allegations. Details in today’s edition of “Joghovurd” newspaper.