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A former Armenian president is detained in a corruption investigation
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Avet Demourian, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The former president, who is 71 years old, leads a major opposition bloc in parliament. The investigation is ongoing, with details available from the Anti-Corruption Committee and the Prosecutor General's Office.
A corruption investigation has led to the detention of a former president and several others. Charges include abuse of authority and large-scale money laundering. The former president, who is 71 years old, leads a major opposition bloc in parliament.
His eldest son was also detained, along with four other people. The detentions followed raids on businesses linked to the family.
The investigation is ongoing, with details available from the Anti-Corruption Committee and the Prosecutor General's Office.
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Category: business Published: August 25, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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