YEREVAN.- The Special Investigation Service (SIS) of Armenia has pressed charges against former commander of Police internal troops of Armenia, Lieutenant- General Levon Yeranosyan, his lawyer Tigran Safaryan noted.

“The SIS pressed charges against former commander of Police internal troops of Armenia, Lieutenant- General Levon Yeranosyan according to Part 1 and 2 of Article 309 of the Criminal Code (abuse of official powers)”,Safaryan said.

According to him, Yeransoyan has denied giving testimony and denies the accusations.

Earlier, signature on not leaving the country had been chosen as a preventive measure for Yeranosyan.

Yeranosyan was invited to the Special Investigation Service for using special measures during April 16 and 22 on Baghramyan Avenue and Artsakh Street respectively.