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Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Committee initiated 243 criminal proceedings into electoral crimes recorded during the June 7 parliamentary elections and the pre-election period, Committee Chairman Arthur Nahapetyan has said.
Nahapetyan noted that criminal proceedings with indictments against 276 individuals have been sent to court.
“One of the key priorities of the Anti-Corruption Committee is protecting the legality of electoral processes and consistently combating electoral corruption. This principled approach was put into practice during the period surrounding the regular parliamentary elections held on June 7, 2026. During the electoral period, the Anti-Corruption Committee initiated 243 criminal proceedings. Public criminal prosecution was initiated against 321 individuals, and criminal proceedings with indictments against 276 individuals were sent to court. Notably, around 70% of the cases uncovered during the nationwide elections were initiated based on reports filed by Anti-Corruption Committee officers. At the same time, investigations revealed legislative gaps and other circumstances that contributed to electoral crimes. Relevant proposals have been submitted to the competent authorities to address these issues,” the Anti-Corruption Committee Chairman said.
During the election campaign ahead of the June 7 elections, the Anti-Corruption Committee uncovered several dozen alleged cases of election bribery involving the Strong Armenia party.