The Investigative Committee of the Republic of Armenia has received apparent factual data during the preliminary investigation of the criminal proceedings conducted by the main department for investigating crimes against the state, constitutional order, and public safety, indicating that the former director of the "Abovyan Multisectoral State College" G.S., with the assistance of accountants G.M., S.B., personnel officer N.N., entrepreneur G.B., and other individuals, committed embezzlement of particularly large amounts of entrusted property—approximately 28 million AMD—during the years 2014-2018, with a unified intent, as well as official forgery, specifically creating false certificates regarding the attendance of several employees who had not been present at work and embezzling their salaries.

 

According to the Investigative Committee, as a result of the aforementioned actions, the state has suffered particularly large damages amounting to 28 million AMD.

 

"Based on the decision of the supervising prosecutor regarding G.S., public criminal prosecution has been initiated under Article 256, Part 3, Point 3 of the Criminal Code (embezzlement of particularly large amounts of entrusted property) and Article 445, Part 1 (official forgery), against accountants G.M., S.B., officer N.N., and entrepreneur G.B. under Article 46-256, Part 3, Point 3 (aiding in the embezzlement of particularly large amounts of entrusted property) and Article 46-445, Part 1 (aiding in official forgery).

 

On September 29, 2026, they were arrested.

 

The preliminary investigation of the criminal proceedings is ongoing," the statement says.

 

Notice: A person accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a legally binding court decision in accordance with the procedures established by the Criminal Procedure Code.