Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan has been formally charged with plotting a terrorist attack, organizing mass riots, and attempting to seize power by force, his lawyer, Sergey Arutyunyan, has said, Report informs via Armenian media.
“A criminal case has been initiated against Archbishop Bagrat. He is facing charges announced by the Investigative Committee, including terrorism, mass riots, and preparations for a power grab. He has been detained, and a formal request for his arrest is likely to be submitted,” Arutyunyan noted.
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The Investigative Committee of Armenia has published audio recordings obtained as a result of secret investigative actions within the framework of a criminal case initiated on the fact of preparation of participants and leaders of the "Sacred Struggle" movement to commit terrorist acts and attempt to seize power, Report informs referring to Armenian media.
From the audio recordings, it can be assumed that the voice of the leader of the "Sacred Struggle" movement, Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, as well as statements of other participants of the movement, can be heard on them.
They describe various methods aimed at blocking the state system, creating chaos and implementing a change of power - from blocking main highways to explosions, technical failures and paralysis of systems.
According to media updates, the Investigative Committee of Armenia has detained 14 people in the case, including Bagrat Galstanyan, and conducted more than 90 searches. It is noted that the court is currently considering the Investigative Committee's petition to arrest Bagrat Galstanyan.
Earlier today it was said that the Investigative Committee of Armenia is conducting searches in the home of opposition leader, Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan.