The evidence obtained by the criminal proceedings carried out in the RA Anti-Corruption Committee substantiated that A.S., occupying the position of the chief specialist of the department of agricultural programs of the RA Ministry of Economy, received bribes from V. D. for patronage, indulgence and illegal inactivity for the benefit of the persons indicated by the bribe giver.

In particular, during the preliminary investigation, it was found that V. D., with a preliminary agreement with a group of persons, presented fake documents to the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia regarding the allegedly performed works related to the supply of biohumus, the installation of the drip irrigation system and other agricultural works, by creating artificial grounds in order to receive free compensation of 40 percent of the costs incurred for farms within the framework of two state support programs.

An employee of the RA Ministry of Economy, A.S., having learned about the submission of documents containing untrue information about the above-mentioned expenses by persons related to V.D. to the Ministry, used his official powers and the influence caused by them in exchange for a bribe of 100,000 AMD, and showed patronage, negligence and illegal inaction in their favor and did not take any measures to stop the state support provided to persons affiliated with V. D., did not follow the provisions of the state support programs.

As a result of the above-mentioned criminal actions, about four dozen people were given the opportunity to embezzle from the RA state budget in particularly large amounts, amounting to several hundred million AMD.

As a result of urgent investigative and procedural actions undertaken by the body conducting the proceeding, the embezzlement of the above-mentioned amounts from the RA state budget by the mentioned persons was prevented.

V. D. was charged under part 2, point 3 of article 436 of the RA Criminal Code, and A.S.- under part 2, point 3 of article 435 of the RA Criminal Code. Arrest was applied to the latter as a measure of restriction.

The preliminary investigation on the criminal proceedings against the above-mentioned defendants has been completed. The materials of the proceedings with the indictment were handed over to the supervising prosecutor with a motion to approve it and send it to the court.

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.