Former Armenian defense minister briefly detained in Moscow

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Former Armenian defense minister briefly detained in Moscow

Armenia's former defense minister, Major General Arshak Karapetyan, was detained in Moscow on Dec. 29 and later released, the Armenian Interior Ministry confirmed for the Novosti-Armenia news agency.Karapetyan was detained at Armenia's request and was subsequently released from custody on bail, the Russian state-news agency TASS reported.The Armenian government previously placed the former defense minister on the international wanted list for "p…

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Former Armenian Defense Minister Arrested in Moscow

A former Armenian defense minister was arrested in Moscow at Yerevan’s request, Russian state media reported Monday, citing Russian law enforcement authorities.

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Former Armenian defense minister arrested in Moscow

Former Armenian Defense Minister Arshak Karapetyan was arrested in Moscow on Sunday, according to the news outlet RBC. The Telegram channel 112, which is closely linked to Russian intelligence agencies, reported that Karapetyan is wanted in Armenia on multiple charges, including illegal involvement in business activities, abuse of official authority, and misuse of power. Officials have not confirmed the arrest, but Russian state media later conf…

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Russian authorities detain Armenia’s former defense minister: Report

Arshak Karapetyan was put on international wanted list, detained at Armenia’s request, Russian state media reports - Anadolu Ajansı

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Former Armenian Defense Minister Arshak Karapetyan was detained in central Moscow. This is reported by the telegram channel “112" and the Republic of Belarus...

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About it reports “News-Armenia”. According to the agency, the official was detained on December 29 in Moscow, but later released.It is noted that Karapetyan was wanted under the articles “Illegal participation in business activities”, “Abuse of official authority” and “Abuse of power”. In relation to him, a precautionary measure was chosen in the form of a non-departure subscription. He was declared internationally wanted. In April 2024, Karapet…