Four detained in Armenia after search at Tashir Group office

Four individuals have been charged and taken into custody in Armenia following a search at the Yerevan headquarters of the Tashir Group, a major conglomerate owned by Russian-Armenian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan, who is currently in pre-trial detention.

According to Armenia’s Investigative Committee, the suspects face charges related to large-scale money laundering. However, authorities have not disclosed their identities or roles within the company, Caliber.Az reports via Armenian media.

The arrests come amid an ongoing investigation into financial misconduct linked to the Tashir Group. Earlier this week, Armenian media reported that at least two people had been detained during initial searches of the company’s offices.

The Tashir Group, which has significant investments in construction, energy, and retail sectors across Russia and Armenia, has not commented publicly on the developments. 

By Sabina Mammadli