ArmInfo. The special investigative service of Armenia opened a criminal case on the basis of the materials of the investigation conducted by the Department of Internal Security of the Police.
According to the press service of the SIS, during the investigation, information was received that on April 17, 2018 in honor of the day of the Police, a number of the staff of the structure received bonuses of 85,000 drams. After that the employees of the same department holding executive positions, having exceeded their official powers, demanded from colleagues, who received bonuses, to give them a part of the sum. In general, the employees who received the award, gave to individual policemen, who were in higher positions 1.680.000 AMD, part of which was transferred to higher ranks.
In connection with the abuse of authority by police officers, the Special Investigation Service of Armenia instituted criminal proceedings under Article 308 of the RA Criminal Code.