ArmInfo.Artsakh ex Defense Minister Samvel Babayan, arrested on charges of illegal acquisition of Igla MANPADS, today at the first court session told reporters that the case was "fabricated" and he was not involved in it.
In the courtroom, he also said that he has been detained for four months, but he does not know why. The second defendant on the case- Sanasar Gabrielyan also stated that the case was fabricated. The first court hearing was postponed to August 28th so that the lawyers of the accused returned from their leave.