YEREVAN. – Charges of abuse of official power and official falsification of documents have been brought against the mayor of Dilijan along the lines of a criminal case which the Investigative Committee of Armenia is investigating.

According to investigation data, the mayor of Dilijan, holding this office in 2005, had caused Dilijan property damage of 75,927,012 drams by preparing a false document of right—with the support of other persons—and failing to perform his official duties, the Investigative Committee informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.

The court granted the investigator's petition to remand the mayor of Dilijan in custody, but, also, considered bail as an alternative precautionary measure.

The investigation continues.