Robert Kocharyan: We are rapidly sliding towards a total dictatorship

ArmInfo.Robert Kocharyan, the second President of the Republic of Armenia,  has issued a statement  regarding the criminal case against Samvel Karapetyan, expressing his support for the businessman.

"What happened to Samvel Karapetyan was another shameful act of the  pocket judicial system. It is a national disgrace when a major  investor and philanthropist, whose contributions are outstanding both  in the Diaspora and in Armenia, is thrown into prison without any  valid reasons,  simply for defending the Armenian Apostolic Holy  Church.

The only solution to this shameful situation is a change of power,  otherwise we are rapidly sliding towards a total dictatorship with  unpredictable consequences for our statehood.  I wish Samvel  Karapetyan strength. I believe that the time is near to put an end to  all anti-national and illegal actions," the statement reads.