Several arrests made in alleged vote-buying scheme linked to Strong Armenia bloc

Law enforcement agencies announced on Sunday several arrests in a vote-buying scheme allegedly involving the Strong Armenia bloc.

The Anti-Corruption Committee said in a press release that a joint operation with National Security Service agents revealed that a parliamentary candidate from the Strong Armenia bloc distributed bribes to several residents in Lori Province in exchange for votes in favor of his bloc in the June 7 election.

The law enforcement agency did not specify how many suspects have been detained. It said that searches and other proceedings have been carried out. An audio recording said to have captured the suspects discussing the scheme was released.