YEREVAN. – Armenian capital city Yerevan resident Hayk Vardanyan was arrested on Thursday.  

It was found out that Vardanyan had demanded and subsequently received $3,000 to “assist” a citizen in starting a job at the passport control checkpoint at Yerevan’s Zvartnots International Airport.  

The National Security Service Department of Investigation has opened a criminal case on charges of fraud.

It also was found out that Vardanyan is actively engaged in preparing and selling fake visas and passports. 

The investigation is in progress.