YEREVAN. – The Special Investigation Service (SIS) of Armenia has verbally denied the petition by Karen Batikyan, one of the attorneys of businessman Samvel Mayrapetyan, and with a request for the return of Mayrapetyan’s passport.

Armenian News-NEWS.am has also learned from the magnate’s legal team that there is no written reply to this petition yet.

The court on Thursday released Samvel Mayrapetyan from custody on an AMD 30mn (approx US$62,000) bail.

Subsequently, his attorney petitioned to the SIS so that he continue his medical treatment in Germany.

Also, they  are preparing to lodge a complaint with the European Court of Human Rights.

Businessman Samvel Mayrapetyan was arrested on charges of mediation to bribe-taking, and a criminal charge was brought against him.

The SIS is investigating this criminal case.

To note, Mayrapetyan is also the owner of a TV company in Armenia.