PoliticsArmenia detains Moscow-friendly ex-president in anti-corruption probe

Armenian law enforcement detained former president Robert Kocharyan, who leads a pro-Russian opposition alliance, in an anti-corruption investigation. Authorities allege he obtained state properties on fictitious grounds and sold them below market value. His lawyer confirmed formal charges and called the case politically motivated.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-08-25 09:48Original