YEREVAN.- Armenia’s special investigation service will soon open a criminal case against the commander of the second battalion of road police, Colonel Stepan Karakhanyan. According to the Armenia News - NEWS.am sources, Karakhanyan was dismissed a few days ago.

Spokesman for the police Ashot Aharonyan confirmed the reports, noting that Karakhanyan may be charged with abuse of power and misappropriation.

A criminal case has not been opened yet, representative of investigation service told Armenia News - NEWS.am.