YEREVAN. – During the investigation of a criminal case under investigation by the Special Investigation Service (SIS) of Armenia, it was found out that during 2004-2018, former Deputy Prime Minister Armen Gevorgyan had laundered—using his official position—an income of 4,921,302,379 drams (approx. US$9,450,956). Armenian News-NEWS.am was informed about this from the SIS.

As per the respective SIS statement, Gevorgyan has been charged in this regard.

The investigation of this criminal case continues.

To note, Armen Gevorgyan is the head of the election campaign headquarters of the "Armenia" bloc, led by second President Robert Kocharyan.