As a result of the investigation and administrative actions carried out by the RA Anti-Corruption Committee in the criminal proceedings initiated under Article 435, Part 1 of the RA Criminal Code, factual data was obtained that the employee of the Noyemberyan Territorial Center of the RA Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs L A. received a bribe from the mentioned persons for taking actions within the scope of his powers for the benefit of two residents of Tavush marz, including not stopping the provision of state benefits.

In particular, during the preliminary investigation, it was found that on 1 March, 2023, A.A., a resident of Tavush marz, paid a bribe of AMD 20,000 to L A., an employee of the Noyemberyan Territorial Center of the United Social Service, in exchange for extending the period of his brother’s right to state benefits and not stopping paying the benefits.

In addition, it was found that the above-mentioned official received a bribe on the same day from another resident of Tavush region, Y.G. The latter, in order not to delay his inclusion in the list of beneficiaries receiving state benefits due to the change of his place of residence and to receive the benefit on time, gave a bribe of 10,000 AMD to L. A.

On 31.03.2023, L. A., A. A. and Y. G. were arrested by the investigator of the RA Anti-Corruption Committee.

An investigation is underway.

Note: A person that is suspected or accused of an alleged crime is considered innocent until his/her guilt is proved by a court judgment that has come into legal effect pursuant to the procedure determined by RA Criminal Procedure Code.