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The preliminary investigation into the criminal case regarding the infliction of severe physical pain and severe mental suffering on a minor by a kindergarten teacher in Vedi has been completed.
17.07.2026 13:42
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The preliminary investigation of the criminal case initiated regarding the infliction of severe physical pain...

The preliminary investigation of the criminal case initiated regarding the infliction of severe physical pain and severe mental suffering on a minor by a kindergarten teacher in the village of Pkokh Vedi has been completed at the Ararat regional investigative department of the RA Investigative Committee.   During the preliminary investigation of the criminal case, apparent factual data were obtained indicating that...

The former head of the Hrazdan division of the Cadastre Committee is accused of money laundering.
17.07.2026 12:40
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The operational-investigative measures carried out by the Anti-Corruption Committee have established that the former head...

The operational-investigative measures carried out by the Anti-Corruption Committee have established that the former head of the Cadastre Committee's Hrazdan territorial subdivision legalized particularly large real estate acquired through criminal means belonging to the Artavaz community in the Kotayk region:   In particular, it has been revealed that the aforementioned individual, with the aim of making the agricultural land of the Artavaz...

The criminal organization has embezzled 538 million drams and engaged in money laundering. The preliminary investigation has concluded regarding one individual.
16.07.2026 19:53
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The Investigative Committee of the Republic of Armenia has obtained apparent factual data during the...

The Investigative Committee of the Republic of Armenia has obtained apparent factual data during the preliminary investigation of a criminal case in the Cybercrime and High Technologies Division of the Main Investigation Department of Particularly Important Cases, indicating that S.C. has been a member of a criminal organization from 2021 to 2025, serving as the director of a company created...

During the night service, the patrol officers of Yerevan have uncovered cases of drug possession and use.
16.07.2026 18:04
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  On July 15, at 1:10 AM, the servicemen of the 1st platoon of the 4th...

  On July 15, at 1:10 AM, the servicemen of the 1st platoon of the 4th company of the Yerevan garrison discovered and arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of acquiring and possessing drugs near one of the addresses on Manushyan Street. During his personal search, a package resembling marijuana and a pipe with ash traces were found.    The patrol officers of...

Officials of the "Hayantar" Stepanavan forestry are accused of committing theft.
16.07.2026 10:50
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The investigation initiated based on a report received from the Ministry of Internal Affairs at...

The investigation initiated based on a report received from the Ministry of Internal Affairs at the Anti-Corruption Committee of the Republic of Armenia has revealed that the director of the Stepanavan forestry of the "Hayantar" State Non-Commercial Organization, using his official powers, committed fraud and embezzlement of entrusted property.   In particular, the investigation found that the mentioned official, by hiring a...

Four vehicles and 128 million drams will be seized from Gor Vladimir Vardanian in favor of the Republic of Armenia.
15.07.2026 17:40
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The Anti-Corruption Court partially granted on July 10, 2026, the claim of the Prosecutor General's...

The Anti-Corruption Court partially granted on July 10, 2026, the claim of the Prosecutor General's Office for the confiscation of property of illegal origin against Gor Vladimir Vardanyan (criminal prosecution was initiated on April 18, 2003, under part 1 of Article 132 of the Criminal Code in force (4 episodes) for human trafficking or exploitation) and related persons:   After the judicial...

Hidden prohibited items have been discovered from the lawyer who visited the "Vardashen" penitentiary.
15.07.2026 13:45
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The officers of the operational department of the central body of the Ministry of Justice...

The officers of the operational department of the central body of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia's Penitentiary Service, acting on received operational data, searched the lawyer who visited the convict:   As a result, a hidden mobile phone without a SIM card, a wireless earphone case, and a SIM card case with a paper package were discovered from...

What to do if the employer refuses to pay the salary: clarification from the Ministry of Justice
15.07.2026 12:10
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  But do you know what to do if the employer refuses to pay the salary?...

  But do you know what to do if the employer refuses to pay the salary? The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia has published an informative video on the topic here:    * This text was automatically translated by Artificial Intelligence (AI)....

The community police of Davtashen have prevented a drug trafficking incident.
15.07.2026 10:46
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The officers of the Davtashen division of the Community Police noticed a car near the...

The officers of the Davtashen division of the Community Police noticed a car near the Davtashen cemetery while patrolling their service area, whose driver was exhibiting suspicious behavior. When the police approached, the driver threw a cardboard box out of the car.   The driver was arrested on suspicion of illegal possession and trafficking of narcotics and was taken to the division...

The procedures for the protection of human rights must be equally accessible to every individual, regardless of their place of residence.
15.07.2026 10:12
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  The Human Rights Defender Anahit Manasyan organized an awareness-raising event related to rights in the...

  The Human Rights Defender Anahit Manasyan organized an awareness-raising event related to rights in the village of Zartonq, Armavir Province. The event was carried out in collaboration with the Office of the Human Rights Defender and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Republic of Armenia.   During her working visit to Armavir Province in April 2026, Human Rights...