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Kocharyan Family Detained in Major Corruption Probe | Charlotte News
Former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan and his son Sedrak were detained amid a sweeping anti-corruption probe targeting alleged abuse of power, bribery, and money laundering during Kocharyan’s 2008 presidency. The raid follows a fiery parliamentary clash with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who accused the Kocharyan family of illicitly selling state assets at below-market prices — a claim Levon Kocharyan denies, calling it politically motivated. Four others are also in custody, including former President Serzh Sargsyan, as investigators dig into the family’s wealth. Supporters label the…
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