Criminal proceedings have been initiated against the former MP.
19-06-2026 16:50 Armenia Press release
The Investigative Committee of the Republic of Armenia has obtained apparent factual data in the criminal proceedings being conducted in the Main Department for the Investigation of Crimes Against State, Constitutional Order, and Public Safety, indicating that former MP R.H. has made statements inciting hatred, discrimination, intolerance, and hostility using information and communication technologies, which has been confirmed by the conclusions of the received expert examination.
Based on the decision of the supervising prosecutor, public criminal prosecution has been initiated against R.H. under Article 329, Part 2, Point 3 of the Criminal Code (public speech aimed at inciting or promoting hatred, discrimination, intolerance, or hostility, as well as distributing materials or objects for that purpose) (3 episodes).
Former MP R.H. has been arrested, and a motion has been submitted to the court regarding the application of administrative supervision as a measure of restraint. The pre-trial investigation of the criminal proceedings is ongoing.
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