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Former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan was detained as part of a corruption investigation, with the anti-corruption committee accusing him of abuse of power. His son was also reportedly arrested on corruption charges.
The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) approved a request to revoke the parliamentary immunity of former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan, days after he was prevented from crossing the border.
The Prosecutor's Office in Armenia has detained a former president. Robert Kocharyan, currently an opposition leader, has been officially charged with a number of corruption-related crimes during his term.
Armenia's pre-election campaign officially commenced on May 8, with the ruling Civil Contract party starting its activities in the Syunik region. Former President Robert Kocharyan, leading the Armenia Alliance, also made claims regarding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
Armenian opposition leaders Robert Kocharyan and Ishkhan Karapetyan have filed lawsuits against state bodies, continuing the political and legal disputes that arose after the country's recent parliamentary elections.
Former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan, who led the largest opposition faction in parliament, has announced his intention to run for prime minister.