Authorities Seek Testimonies Against Tsarukyan, Detaining Individuals in Hopes of Unfavorable Statements

Yesterday, another individual was detained in the 2017 electoral bribery case, specifically former member of the "Tsarukyan Alliance" faction Vanik Asatryan. Earlier, Abraham Manukyan had also been detained. These individuals are being apprehended with the hope that they will provide testimonies against the leaders of the Prosperous Armenia Party (BHK), particularly Tsarukyan.

However, according to our sources, no one is willing to testify. The charges are primarily based on one of three testimonies from Vazgen Poghosyan, which he later retracted. It appears that the detainees will likely be released soon. Reports suggest that the request to replace Abraham Manukyan's detention with bail will be approved.

Read the full article in today’s paper.