Armenia's former MP detained for calling to seize power

Former Armenian member of parliament Ruben Hakobyan has been detained in connection with a criminal case involving public calls to seize power.

According to Report, citing Armenian media, the country’s Investigative Committee confirmed the arrest.

Investigators allege that in an interview given on July 1, 2025, Hakobyan made public statements calling for a violent takeover of power. As a result, a criminal case was opened against him today under Part 2 of Article 422 of Armenia’s Criminal Code. He was detained the same day.