During the preliminary investigation of the criminal proceedings being investigated in the main department of the investigation of crimes against the state, the foundations of the constitutional order and public security of the RA Investigative Committee, apparently factual data were obtained that the leader of Aragatsotn Diocese H.P. He instructed the clerics performing spiritual service within the Aragatsotn Diocese to participate in the elections and not to vote for the party.
In addition, H.P., with the help of Aragatsotn Diocese diplomat A.A., in particular, by the latter's method of providing information, that is, through the group correspondence created in the "WhatsApp" internet application for the clergy of Aragatsotn Diocese, using the influence due to his official powers, blackmailing, forced the clergy performing religious services within the Aragatsotn Diocese to participate in the said gatherings in church dress, demanding to take and send photos confirming the fact of their participation in the gatherings. to the above mentioned web application.
During the preliminary investigation, a public criminal prosecution was initiated against H.P. under Article 210, Part 3, Clause 2 of the Criminal Code (obstructing the exercise of the right to participate in an election or referendum, obstructing the work of election commissions or the exercise of the rights or duties of persons participating in the election or referendum) and Article 236, Part 3 (obstructing or coercing an assembly or participation in it, as well as for the purpose of participating in or refusing to participate in an assembly) materially interested), and in relation to AA, by part 3 of Article 46-236 (obstructing or coercing a gathering or participation in it, as well as assisting a materially interested person in order to participate in the gathering or refuse to participate in the gathering).
Arrest was applied to HP as a preventive measure, and house arrest was applied to AA.
The criminal proceedings regarding the latter were sent to the supervising prosecutor with an indictment.
Notice: the person accused of a crime is considered innocent until his guilt is proven in accordance with the procedure established by the Code of Criminal Procedure by a legally binding court verdict.
