Embezzlement of Approximately 5.3 Million Dram from Fraudulent Salaries

Officers from the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Department of the Police's Main Directorate for the Fight Against Organized Crime, acting on received operational data, have uncovered a case of embezzlement or misappropriation of significant funds in the Ararat region.

As a result of extensive operational-investigative measures, law enforcement officials have established that the former head of the Hayanist community, according to preliminary data obtained during the investigation, used his official position to sign work orders for individuals who did not actually appear for work and did not fulfill their duties from 2005 to June 2010. These individuals, however, received salaries listed in their name, leading to an embezzlement of approximately 5.3 million dram.

Additionally, it has been revealed that the aforementioned former head of the community appointed the current community leader as a property tax specialist without informing him from 2003 until 2007, and the total amount of approximately 1.7 million dram in salaries issued in his name has been embezzled.

A criminal case has been initiated on the grounds of embezzlement or misappropriation under the Criminal Code concerning the apparent crime. Measures are being taken to clarify all circumstances of the case. The investigation is ongoing.