The trial regarding Gagik Tsarukyan's detention will start today at 9 AM. Tsarukyan, who is the leader of the Prosperous Armenia Party, stated that the charges against him are "completely fabricated" and "a balloon." He emphasized that the actions against him are an example of political persecution.
According to the official statement from the Investigative Committee, Tsarukyan is accused of committing fraud in especially large amounts and money laundering during the period from 2022 to 2024. His supporters have gathered outside the court to show their support:
