Vote Buying Uncovered: "Your Treasure is Still in Your Godfather’s Hands, Right?" Supporters of "Strong Armenia"

We present an excerpt regarding the criminal proceedings being conducted by the Anti-Corruption Committee of the Republic of Armenia, which have uncovered incidents of vote buying.

According to a statement released by the Committee, individuals from the inner circle of a businessman of Armenian descent residing in Orenburg, Russia, have promised bribes to multiple voters in exchange for voting for the "Strong Armenia" party in the National Assembly elections scheduled for June 7, 2026. These bribes included waiving debts and promises of employment.

Additionally, these individuals attempted to obstruct the free exercise of the electoral rights of several residents in the Sisian community of the Syunik province, evidenced by threats of violence against them.