Investigative Committee says searches underway at more than 70 locations linked to Gagik Tsarukyan

Armenia's Investigative Committee said simultaneous searches are being carried out at more than 70 locations as part of more than a dozen criminal proceedings involving Prosperous Armenia party leader Gagik Tsarukyan.

The committee made the statement in response to reports about searches conducted since the morning of July 6 at the residence of Tsarukyan and at a number of companies owned by him.

"Simultaneous searches are being carried out at more than 70 locations as part of more than a dozen criminal proceedings under investigation by the Investigative Committee," the committee said.

Earlier, Iveta Tonoyan, spokesperson for Prosperous Armenia leader Gagik Tsarukyan, announced that investigators were conducting a search at Tsarukyan's residence.

The Investigative Committee subsequently confirmed the information, stating that the necessary investigative and procedural actions were being carried out within the framework of the criminal proceedings.