Detailed Theft of $590,000 from Investigative Committee Exposed

The Investigative Committee has revealed the identities of those involved in the theft of an especially large sum of money, as part of a criminal case initiated regarding the theft of substantial physical evidence. This information was provided by the Anti-Corruption Committee of Armenia.

According to the Anti-Corruption Committee, large-scale operational-investigative measures carried out in cooperation with Armenia's Police, National Security Service, and operational units of the committee have uncovered a meticulously planned theft.

The identities of the individuals involved in the crime have been disclosed, along with their roles, the mechanism of the theft, and the locations where the funds were kept. Following the investigation, those responsible for the crime were arrested. As a result of conducted searches and other procedural actions, $578,800 has been recovered from the stolen amount of $590,000.

As reported by the committee, the arrested individuals have confessed under the pressure of undeniable evidence. The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement agencies are taking measures to locate the remaining $11,200.

The Anti-Corruption Committee has stated that it will soon issue an official statement that will detail the findings clarified in this high-profile case, as well as the efforts made by law enforcement to uncover the crime and its participants.

It was previously reported that a criminal case was initiated regarding the theft of $590,000, kept as physical evidence in the Economic Crimes and Smuggling Investigation Department of the Investigative Committee's building at 3 Dghatan Street in Yerevan.

The money was stored on the 6th floor of the administrative building in a fireproof safe. According to media reports, the crime was likely facilitated through a fake passport used by an investigator during nighttime hours. The case was initiated based on Article 446, part 2 (official negligence) and Article 254, part 3, points 2 and 4 (theft in large amounts through illegal entry) of the Criminal Code of Armenia.