Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 25, 2026 —

Yerevan, Armenia – Former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan and his son have been detained in the capital city of Yerevan as part of an ongoing corruption investigation.

The detention is linked to allegations of abuse of authority, bribery, and money laundering. These charges stem from the purported illegal sale of state assets that allegedly took place during Kocharyan’s tenure as president.

Details regarding the specific timeline of the alleged illegal asset sales and the full extent of the investigation were not immediately available. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.

Robert Kocharyan served as the President of Armenia from 1998 to 2008. His presidency was marked by significant economic reforms and political developments in the country.

The current corruption investigation involves examining financial dealings and asset transfers during his time in office. The authorities are looking into whether state assets were improperly sold and if illicit financial activities were involved.

Further information regarding the legal proceedings and potential outcomes of the investigation is expected as the case develops.



Story summarized from the original created by AP on apnews.com, see more information here.

Media gallery

About The Author
SignalNewsAI