Alik Aleksanyan, member of “Strong Armenia” party, arrested

As a result of joint efforts by the Investigative Committee of Armenia and the police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, circumstances have been established in a criminal case initiated on the basis of a report of an alleged crime concerning the activities of A. A., a supporter of the “Strong Armenia” party.

According to the investigation, since September 2025, A. A., as the founder and director of the public organization “Our Way – Protection of National Values,” allegedly employed approximately 1,400 citizens under fictitious civil contracts. Some of these individuals were also employed in other companies.

Investigators further allege that between October 2025 and March 2026, approximately 1.6 billion drams, 230,000 euros, and 75,000 US dollars were transferred to the organization’s accounts from entities associated with S. K., including the Tashir charitable foundation, Intego Energy, and Tashir Capital, registered as donations and loans.

According to the investigation, these funds were allegedly used to launder criminal proceeds and to provide financial incentives for citizens to participate in rallies and protests organized by supporters of S. K. and the “Strong Armenia” party.

It is also noted that most of the employed individuals did not actually perform work duties, but instead visited offices intermittently or did not work at all. As a result, investigators estimate that approximately 763 million drams were paid out as salaries and other benefits.

During the investigation, numerous procedural actions were carried out and around 500 individuals were questioned.

A public criminal prosecution has been initiated against A. A. under charges related to financial incentives for participation in public gatherings and large-scale money laundering. He has been detained pending pre-trial proceedings.