Samvel Karapetyan, leader of the Strong Armenia party, has declared that he has no connection to the money laundering case attributed to him. During the hearing of the property claim filed against him at the Anti-Corruption Court, he described his involvement as "zero." Directing questions regarding money laundering to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Karapetyan implied that the government itself should clarify the situation.
Responding to reporters' questions about whether the proceedings against him might be linked to his statements regarding the defense of the Church, the politician reiterated that what is happening is an act of hooliganism against his personal rights. In an interview with the media, his lawyer, Armen Feroyan, challenged the prosecution, calling on them to present at least one piece of factual evidence that would directly substantiate Karapetyan's involvement in the alleged acts.
This judicial process takes place against the backdrop of recently escalating tensions between the authorities and certain political and public figures. This dispute, now shifted into the legal sphere, raises questions regarding the evidentiary basis, which the defense team is publicly calling into question.
Upcoming hearings will determine whether the prosecution can substantiate Samvel Karapetyan's involvement in money laundering, or if the case will remain at the level of mere allegations. It is noteworthy that the case is being heard specifically in the Anti-Corruption Court, which necessitates in-depth documentary and financial audits.
