Soldier Threatens Government with Attack on Azerbaijan If Not Made Beneficiary of Program

On October 27, 2023, a criminal case was initiated against a conscript soldier at the military prosecutor's office in Sisian, Syunik province. The soldier contacted the office of the Prime Minister of Armenia and threatened that if he was not made a beneficiary of the program established by the government's decision on December 12, 2024, regarding the 'Economic Activity Promotion Measures and Regulations for Individuals with Unsustainable Loans', he would attack Azerbaijan from the combat position, 'putting an end to peace'. This was reported by iravaban.net.

Summary of the Indictment
SH.A. has been charged with the act of threatening a representative of public authority by demanding that his application to become a beneficiary of the aforementioned program be addressed by the next day, or else he would commit a socially dangerous act, specifically attacking the Republic of Azerbaijan from his combat position. This threat was coupled with the danger of creating increased tension at the border between the two countries and terminating peace.

The accused has been subjected to a measure of restraint in the form of detention. On October 29, the court decided to take on the criminal proceedings and to schedule preliminary hearings. The first preliminary court session was held on November 10, 2023.

Notice: A person accused of a crime is considered innocent until proven guilty by a court decision that has taken legal effect according to the procedure established by the Criminal Procedure Code.