Law enforcement probes alleged vote-buying scheme involving Strong Armenia

The Anti-Corruption Committee said on Tuesday that an investigation has uncovered another alleged vote-buying scheme involving the Strong Armenia party.

The law enforcement agency said in a statement that the Strong Armenia party’s coordinator in Goris, Syunik Province, allegedly gave bribes to citizens in exchange for votes for the Strong Armenia alliance in the June 7 elections. 

A criminal investigation is underway, and searches have been conducted.

The Anti-Corruption Committee also released an audio recording obtained through surveillance, reportedly showing a phone conversation between suspects discussing the scheme.