Arthur Davtyan Has Hidden Motives for Working as Prosecutor in Artsakh: 'Zhoghovurd'

'Zhoghovurd' newspaper reports: 'Former Chief Prosecutor of the Republic of Armenia, Arthur Davtyan, is in Artsakh and may be appointed as the Chief Prosecutor of the Republic of Artsakh. It turns out that Arthur Davtyan has hidden motives for working as a prosecutor in Artsakh, and these are not solely driven by patriotism. There are persistent rumors in Artsakh that the former chief prosecutor actually wants to reap the last benefits from the fragmented region.

The fact is that his tenure in the prosecutor's office does not meet the requirements for receiving a high pension, and after serving a few years in Artsakh, he can comfortably accumulate the needed experience to enjoy a higher pension. It should be noted that Davtyan has been in the prosecutor's system since 2006-2007 ('official biography'). That means he has only 16 years of experience as a prosecutor.

The government's decision 'On determining the procedure for appointing (recalculating), paying pensions to individuals who have held the position of prosecutor, and calculating work experience' states: '… 4. The prosecutor is entitled to a long-service pension, provided that they have at least 20 calendar years of professional work experience as of the date of their legal removal from the position of prosecutor.' It is clear that Arthur Davtyan's 16-year experience is insufficient for a high pension.'

For more details, see the newspaper.