As a result of large-scale operative-investigative measures carried out jointly by the operative units of the Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, the National Security Service of the Republic of Armenia and the Anti-Corruption Committee of the Republic of Armenia within the framework of the criminal proceedings initiated on the fact of theft of funds in an especially large amount, recognized as material evidence in one of the structural subdivisions of the Investigation Committee of the Republic of Armenia, a long-prepared and carefully planned case of theft, the identities of the group members, their roles, as well as the mechanism of theft and the places the money was stored were revealed. As a result, the persons who committed the crime were detained, and as a result of the searches and other procedural actions, USD 578,800, a major part of the stolen amount of USD 590,000, was found and seized. Under the pressure of indisputable facts, the detainees confessed.

The preliminary investigation is ongoing, and measures are being taken to find the remaining USD 11,200. The RA Anti-Corruption Committee will make an official statement soon, presenting, to the extent permitted, both the circumstances revealed under this proceeding, receiving public resonance, as well as the efforts made by law enforcement agencies to uncover the crime and its participants.
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.