Criminal case launched against Armenian defense minister

A criminal case has been launched based on a statement submitted against Armenian defense minister Davit Tonoyan and other officials, Investigative Committee of Armenia reported.

Thus, the case has been opened based on a statement submitted by reserve officer Tsolak Khachatryan against Tonoyan.

On June 15, a criminal case was instituted and - according to the Investigative Committee's spokesperson Rima Yeganyan - Tsolak Khachatryan was granted victim status in the criminal case. The investigation of the fact is underway.