ArmInfo.The property of the third President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan has been seized. According to information from the Special Investigation Service, the property of persons undergoing a criminal case has been seized in the amount of damage caused.
Former President Serzh Sargsyan is accused of organizing embezzlement on an especially large scale - about 500 million drams. He was charged on the grounds of claim 1, part 3, art. 38-179 of the Criminal Code of RA - an act dangerous to society.
The matter concerns the state program approved in 2013 by the Government on more affordable acquisition of diesel fuel for spring agricultural work. According to the investigation, Sargsyan, having exceeded his official authority, facilitated the purchase of diesel fuel from Flash Ltd at higher prices.
A recognizance not to leave was taken from Sargsyan as a measure of restraint. Investigative measures in the framework of the criminal case are ongoing.