Armenia Special Investigation Service returned on Tuesday businessman Samvel Mayrapetyan’s passport, SIS spokesperson Marina Ohanjanyan told Armenian News-NEWS.am.
Despite this circumstance, Mayrapetyan can not leave the territory of Armenia yet.
The court on December 27 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.