
Armenia
Armenian ex-prime minister arrested on charges of money laundering and abuse of power
Hovik Abrahamyan served as prime minister during Serzh Sargsyan’s term.
Hovik Abrahamyan served as prime minister during Serzh Sargsyan’s term.
Kanokov’s son gave his girlfriend a car for her birthday.
If found guilty, Usman Aushev could face up to ten years in prison.
Ex-president Robert Kocharyan was also accused in the same case, but was released from criminal charges after the statute of limitations expired.
He faces up to 20 years in prison.
Rodimkhan Kartoeva was part of a criminal group that defrauded the Russia government of more than ₽2 billion ($24 million).
The terrorism charge brought against the former official in summer 2024 led to a suicide attempt while in pre-trial detention.