Former Armenian economy minister detained

Armenia’s former Minister of Economy, Vahan Kerobyan, has been taken into custody, his brother Avetik Kerobyan confirmed.

Avetik Kerobyan said that law enforcement officers searched his brother’s home but noted that the search was not connected to Vahan Kerobyan’s tenure as economy minister, Caliber.Az reports, citing Armenian media.

The family is currently seeking clarification on the reasons behind the latest actions by authorities. 

Vahan Kerobyan has been under investigation in a corruption-related case. In February 2024, he was placed under house arrest for two months, with the measure extended for another two months in April.

The case initially involved eight defendants, including officials from the Ministry of Economy and representatives of the private sector. Authorities later dropped charges against six of them on the grounds of active remorse.

By Sabina Mammadli