ArmInfo. In Investigation Committee of Armenia, a criminal case was opened about giving a bribe in exchange for receiving a deferment from compulsory military service
According to Armenian IC press service, accusers are charged. "According to the evidence received during the preliminary investigation, it was found out that two young men recruited into the ranks of Armed Forces of Armenia received a postponement from military service because of health problems due to bribery. In particular, the parents of conscripts in the period from October 2016 to February 2017, by prior agreement, handed over to individuals who allegedly committed large amounts of money. The latter through the relevant officials decided on the release of compulsory military service or the receipt of a postponement. Thanks to fake medical help, both young men were found temporarily unfit for military service and they were granted postponement for a period of 3 years. During the investigation, the identity of the person who assisted parents in giving bribes on a particularly large scale to officials was identified. The latter on June 30 was charged on the grounds of Article 38-312 part 3 p.1., As a measure of restraint was chosen arrest. In the framework of the criminal case under investigation, 3 more people were involved earlier. The preliminary investigation is continuing, " the department's message reads.