As a result of the investigation and procedural actions carried out by the RA Anti-Corruption Committee on the criminal proceedings initiated under part 1 of article 435 of the RA Criminal Code, factual data were obtained that the employee of the Noyemberyan territorial center of the RA Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, L. A., received a bribe from the mentioned persons in order to perform actions within the scope of his powers for the benefit of two residents of Tavush marz, including for not stopping the provision of state benefits.

In particular, during the preliminary investigation, it was found out that A. A., a resident of Tavush marz, paid a bribe of AMD 20,000 to L. A., an employee of the Noyemberyan territorial center of the United Social Service, on March 1, 2023, in exchange for extending the period of his brother's right to state benefits and not stopping the provision of benefits.

Besides, it was found that on the same day the above-mentioned official also received a bribe from another resident of Tavush marz, Y. G.. The latter gave L.A. a bribe of 10,000 AMD in order not to delay his inclusion in the list of beneficiaries receiving state benefits due to the change of his place of residence and to receive the benefits on time.

On 31.03.2023, L.A., A.A. and Y.G. were detained by the RA Anti-Corruption Committee investigator.

The preliminary investigation is underway.

Notification. the person accused of a crime is considered innocent until his guilt is proven in accordance with the procedure established by the RA Criminal Procedure Code by a verdict entered into legal force.