  Armenia ex-Defense Minister arrested on embezzlement charges September 30, 2021 - 11:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Former Armenian Defense Minister Davit Tonoyan has been arrested on suspicion of embezzlement of large sums of money, the National Security Service confirmed on Thursday, September 30. Tonoyan and weapons supplier Davit Galstyan are accused of stealing AMD 2,277,323,840 (over $4.6 million), as well as for "committing publicly dangerous acts," the NSS revealed. In addition, criminal charges have been brought against former and current high-ranking military officials for abuse of power and committing fraud with severe material consequences. Given the scale and importance of the case, the NSS promised to provide more details and updates about the course of the preliminary investigation and the final results. Tonoyan was appointed as Defense Minister following the "velvet revolution" of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in 2018. He stepped down almost immediately after the end of the 44-day war unleashed by Azerbaijan against Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh).   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
