Armenia’s Criminal Police have launched a search at the residence of Russian businessman Samvel Karapetyan, head of the Tashir Group, APA reports citing Sputnik Armenia.
Karapetyan’s vehicles were reportedly removed from in front of his home.
While Armenia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed that several individuals have been detained, it did not clarify whether Karapetyan is among them.
The developments began after Karapetyan publicly voiced support for the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Commenting on the situation via social media, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated: “This is not the village of Nizhniy Tapr in Kaluga; this is Armenia. I hope the taste of the state remains with you.”
Armenia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has confirmed the detention of Russian businessman Samvel Karapetyan. Ministry spokesperson Narek Sargsyan stated that Karapetyan was taken into custody in Yerevan.
