“The accusation is completely fabricated, a bubble, a lie, there is nothing. On the contrary, there is a person who wrote the paper, ambassadors were present, everything is a fabricated bubble. 100 percent this must be proven, everything will be clear,” stated Gagik Tsarukyan, leader of the Prosperous Armenia Party, shortly after midnight as he was transferred from the Armenian Investigative Committee building to the court.
According to a statement from the Investigative Committee, G.T. allegedly organized large-scale fraud and money laundering between 2022 and 2024. Specifically, members of a criminal group organized by G.T. reached agreements with Iranian citizens to develop Iran-Armenia trade ties and jointly established legal entities.
Supporters gathered near the Investigative Committee building applauded and chanted “Tsarukyan, Tsarukyan” as Gagik Tsarukyan was escorted away.
The court will hear the motion for Gagik Tsarukyan's detention at 9:00 AM. Judge Garik Abelyan will preside.
On the eve, July 6, law enforcement officials searched Tsarukyan's mansion and the companies of the “Multi Group” concern for over 12 hours. “Around a dozen companies have been sealed, they have ceased operations, and about 7,000 employees are now on forced leave starting today,” said Iveta Tonoyan, spokesperson for the Prosperous Armenia Party, in an interview with media outlets.
