YEREVAN, JANUARY 19, ARMENPRESS. The National Security Service of Armenia uncovered a grand theft embezzlement case under the pretext of a bribe, the NSS told ARMENPRESS.

According to initial information, a former employee of the judicial department received an offer from an employee of the Police in 2016 to interfere with an ongoing investigation and ensure a favorable outcome in terms of the judicial act for the defendant. The perpetrator assured he had reached an agreement with the judge for 8000 USD. Afterwards, the latter received the amount through his colleague, who in turn received it from the family members of the defendant, and stole the money.

A criminal case has been initiated for grand theft and embezzlement. The perpetrator has been detained, and the two others involved have been charged with misconduct and attempted bribery.

Investigation continues.

Notice – Suspect is innocent until proven guilty by the Court of Law.