Anti-Corruption Committee reports alleged vote-buying scheme involving Prosperous Armenia representatives

Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Committee has announced that it has uncovered an alleged vote-buying scheme involving representatives of the Prosperous Armenia Party during the country’s parliamentary election campaign.

According to a statement issued by the committee, investigative measures carried out by its officers produced evidence suggesting that representatives of the party provided bribes to voters in the Akhtala community of Lori Province and nearby areas in exchange for votes in favor of the Prosperous Armenia Party and for recruiting additional supporters.

The Anti-Corruption Committee said a criminal proceeding has been launched in connection with the case.

Several individuals have been detained, and investigative and procedural actions are currently underway, according to the statement.