Criminal Figure Known as ‘Alo Shahumyansky’ and Three Others Indicted

The Investigative Committee of Armenia has presented charges against four individuals in a criminal case related to creating, leading, and participating in a group with criminal subculture. Details have emerged during the preliminary investigation conducted by the main department for particularly important cases.

Notably, the individual known as ‘Alo Shahumyansky’ has been identified as a member of this criminal group, maintaining a high rank within the criminal hierarchy, and has been leading the group since February 22, 2020. Utilizing his illegal influence, he directed members of the group to resolve issues related to specific disputes.

In this case, various group members received and executed assignments from the person referred to as ‘Alo Shahumyansky’, contributing to the implementation of the group's objectives. Specifically, an inmate from the “Armavir” correctional facility sought assistance from ‘Alo Shahumyansky’ regarding a debt collection matter, which led to the tasks being delegated to close associates who got others involved to carry out the assignment.

As a result, individuals who acted upon the instructions of ‘Alo Shahumyansky’ participated in the activities of the criminal group and were involved in pursuing its goals. Based on sufficient evidence, the person known as ‘Alo Shahumyansky’ has been charged under Article 223.2 of the Armenian Criminal Code (creating or leading a criminal subculture group) while other group members face charges under Article 223.3 (participation in or involvement with a criminal subculture group) of the same code.