Armenia
Detained Russian–Armenian billionaire Karapetyan files defamation charges against ruling party MPs
The detained tycoon has demanded that two MPs pay him $24,000 each and publicly apologise.
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Armenia
Armenian Parliament adopts bill allowing state to take over energy company
The company is owned by Samvel Karapetyan, who was detained for making calls to overthrow the state.
Armenia
Authorities raid already detained Karapetyan’s Tashir Group’s headquarters
The raids are reportedly part of criminal proceedings launched in 2023–2025.
Armenia
Bill allowing Armenia to nationalise its electricity company passes first reading
The Electric Networks of Armenia is owned by the recently detained Samvel Karapetyan.
Armenia
Pashinyan calls for regulation of non-Armenian citizens’ participation in politics
Pashinyan’s offer came weeks after the detention of Russian–Armenian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan for calls of usurpation of power.
Armenia
Armenian–Russian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan placed in pre-trial detention
Karapetyan's charges and detention are fueling new tensions between Armenia and Russia.
Armenia
Billionaire Samvel Karapetyan charged with ‘usurping power’ following pro-church statement
The charges were brought regarding his statement that ‘if the politicians fail, then we will participate in our own way in all of this’.
