Former Vanadzor Mayor Mamigon Aslanyan Released on Bail

The former mayor of Vanadzor, Mamigon Aslanyan, has had his remand measure changed. He was released from the Vardashen Penitentiary Institution on bail of 10 million drams. It should be noted that Mamigon Aslanyan is accused of illegally alienating lands in Vanadzor through the creation of forged documents during his tenure. Charges have also been brought against his two subordinates, including a lawyer and the chief architect of the community.

Furthermore, it is worth mentioning that on December 5, 2021, the "Mamigon Aslanyan" alliance received the highest votes in the local government elections in Vanadzor. The inaugural session of the elected council and the election of the community leader was scheduled for December 17. However, just one day prior, former mayor Mamigon Aslanyan, the top candidate of the "Mamigon Aslanyan" alliance, was arrested and detained.