Yerevan, Armenia – The Anti-Corruption Court has ruled that former Yerevan Mayor Gagik Beglaryan must pay 76.8 million AMD (approximately $197,000 USD) to the community as compensation for damages. The decision, delivered on July 7, 2026, fully satisfied the claim filed by the Prosecutor’s Office of Kentron and Nork-Marash administrative districts.
Prosecutor’s Office Initiates Legal Action
The Prosecutor’s Office, acting within its authority to protect state (community) interests, filed a lawsuit against Gagik Beglaryan on September 3, 2025. The claim sought compensation for 76,822,000 AMD in damages caused to the community.
On September 9, 2025, the Anti-Corruption Court accepted the lawsuit for proceedings. Concurrently, the court granted the prosecutor’s motion and imposed an arrest warrant on Beglaryan’s property to the value of the claim, 76,822,000 AMD.
Factual Circumstances from Criminal Proceedings
The basis for the lawsuit was the factual circumstances established during one of the criminal proceedings. While specific details of these criminal proceedings were not disclosed in the statement, they evidently provided sufficient grounds for the Prosecutor’s Office to pursue civil action for damages.
Court’s Decision and Enforcement
The Anti-Corruption Court’s verdict on July 7, 2026, fully upheld the claim of the Prosecutor’s Office of Kentron and Nork-Marash administrative districts. Once the decision enters into legal force, Gagik Beglaryan will be required to pay 76,822,000 AMD to the Yerevan community as compensation for the incurred damages.
This ruling marks a significant development in the ongoing efforts to combat corruption and ensure accountability for actions that cause financial harm to public entities in Armenia.
Source: arminfo.info
