Armenia: money is distributed to participate in opposition shares: performers are arrested

Two residents of the Armavir region of Armenia were arrested on charges of distributing money to participate in the opposition rallies. It is reported by Armeniatuday with reference to the Investigative Committee of Armenia. The agency previously reported that on May 5, publication and video material on how two citizens were discussing on the network discussing the issue of receiving the amount to participate in rallies.

The individuals of these citizens – residents of the Armavir region, born in 1966 and 1967 were established. According to the report, data were obtained that the organizers of the opposition shares were financially interested in one of the mentioned residents of the Armavir region to participate in rallies in Yerevan, and he, in turn, financially interested other persons.

Based on the evidence received, these citizens who were previously detained were charged under paragraph 2 of Part 3 of Art. 163 of the Criminal Code of Armenia, arrest was chosen as a preventive measure in their respect. The preliminary investigation continues.