The Anti-Corruption Court, presided over by Vahe Dolmazyan, has ruled to extend the pre-trial detention of businessman Samvel Karapetyan, founder of the Tashir group of companies, by an additional 30 days. The decision was announced to reporters by Aram Vardevanyan, a member of Karapetyan’s legal team, according to Armenpress.
On October 13, the Investigative Committee stated that the charges against Karapetyan had been revised to include new accusations under Article 296, Part 3, Points 2 and 3 of the Criminal Code. These relate to “large-scale money laundering using official or service position or associated influence.”
Karapetyan denies all allegations brought against him.
Samvel Karapetyan was arrested on June 18. He was initially charged with publicly calling for the usurpation of power and the overthrow of the constitutional order.
