Armenian Republican Party of Armenia deputy chairman Armen Ashotyan is charged with abuse of office, which caused grave consequences, and money laundering, Armen Ashotyan's lawyer Tigran Atanesyan told reporters after leaving the Investigative Committee on Wednesday.

"Whose money did he launder? Why did he launder it? Who soiled that money? This is not a legal nonsense, but some primordial level, when the one who had the stone had the right. I can't comment on this case, it has nothing to do with criminal law science. The true authors of this decision will do the right thing if they burn their diplomas and go into farming, may do more good, though I doubt it. This is political persecution," said the lawyer.

A measure of restraint in the form of subscription not to leave was chosen against Armen Ashotyan.