Four arrested in alleged vote-buying case involving Strong Armenia party supporter

Authorities on Monday released what they said was an audio recording of a wiretapped phone conversation between a Strong Armenia party supporter and other individuals, in which bribes were allegedly offered in exchange for votes for the party in the upcoming June 7 parliamentary election.

Four individuals have been arrested amid the ongoing criminal investigation, according to the Anti-Corruption Committee.

The law enforcement agency said in a press release that it obtained evidence during an investigation indicating that a supporter of the “Strong Armenia” party promised to "employ a number of voters and provide other forms of bribery in exchange for voting in their favor in the National Assembly elections scheduled for June 7, 2026, and that this promise was accepted by the voters in question."

A criminal proceeding has been initiated under the relevant articles of the Criminal Code. The suspects have been charged and arrested.

Authorities earlier on Monday announced the arrest of Artur Avanesyan, a senior member of the Strong Armenia party.