YEREVAN. – They are not arresting me and they have not arrested me. Former president of the Football Federation of Armenia, former ruling Republican Party of Armenia ex-MP Ruben Hayrapetyan told this to reporters in front of his house today.

Since early in the morning, special police units are conducting a search at Hayrapetyan's home.

First, he noted that he would not answer any questions from journalists. "They are not arresting me and they have not arrested me," he then said. "Do not stand [here] in vain."

Asked if the law enforcement officers found anything in his house, Hayrapetyan said: "Be patient, you'll hear everything tonight."