Six Strong Armenia bloc candidates face arrest warrants amid criminal probe

Arrest warrants have been issued for six members of the Strong Armenia Bloc running for parliament, the Investigative Committee announced shortly after the Electoral Commission approved prosecutors' motion seeking consent to indict them as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged money laundering and material inducement.

Under the law, authorities must obtain the Electoral Commission's consent before charging or arresting registered parliamentary candidates.

The Investigative Committee said it is seeking to indict and place in custody Hayk Avagyan, Sasun Badoyan, Arthur Abrahamyan, Vahe Tavakalyan, Vahe Yeghiazaryan, and Ashot Sahakyan, who are running for parliament on the Strong Armenia Bloc's ticket.