Vahagn Chakhalyan, leader of  opposition movement "Kamk," moved to  house arrest

ArmInfo. The measure of restraint for Vahagn Chakhalyan, leader of the opposition movement "Kamk" (Will), has been changed. He will be placed under house arrest  starting March 4, when his pretrial detention period expires.  Chakhalyan is accused of "preparing a terrorist attack and usurping  power" in the "Sacred Struggle" case.

The prosecutor requested an extension of the pretrial detention, but  noted that if the defense presents circumstances acceptable to the  court to consider a change, the prosecution will not object. Judge  Karen Farkhoyan reviewed the documents presented  and concluded that  the immediate risks associated with his release had diminished,  though not enough to warrant release.

He ordered to change the measure of restraint to house arrest for a  period of three months, effective March 4. Considering the  defendant's financial situation, the court decided against imposing   a monetary bail. The decision may be appealed.