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Robert Kocharyan Arrested on Corruption and Bribery Charges

8/28/2026

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Former President Robert Kocharyan was arrested on August 25 on corruption charges.
He faces abuse of power, large-scale money laundering and bribery accusations from the Anti-Corruption Committee.
Investigators allege he accepted 56 properties worth AMD2.6 billion ($7 million) and a 30% Toyota Yerevan stake for cheap land sales.
Yury Ushakov said Russia is concerned about the arrests.
He added President Vladimir Putin will meet PM Nikol Pashinyan in Bishkek.

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Former President Robert Kocharyan was arrested on August 25 on corruption charges.
He faces abuse of power, large-scale money laundering and bribery accusations from the Anti-Corruption Committee.
Investigators allege he accepted 56 properties worth AMD2.6 billion ($7 million) and a 30% Toyota Yerevan stake for cheap land sales.
Yury Ushakov said Russia is concerned about the arrests.
He added President Vladimir Putin will meet PM Nikol Pashinyan in Bishkek.