Ex-mayor of Armenian town arrested in suspicion of embezzlement

Former Mayor of Hrazdan Aram Danielyan has been arrested in suspicion of embezzlement and misuse of state funds, the Investigative Committee said.

Danielyan is suspected in embezzling land and property taxes during his years in office as mayor of the Armenian town.

Authorities said he has been placed under arrest at 14:10, February 26.

The Investigative Committee said the criminal investigation is still ongoing.

Danielyan hasn’t yet made any public statement on the matter.