Ex-President Robert Kocharian Charged Over 2008 March 1 Case

Former President of Armenia Robert Kocharian has been charged over the 2008 March 1 case, the Special Investigative Service told.

Based on the sufficient evidence acquired during the investigation over the 2008 March 1-2 events in Yerevan, Robert Kocharian has been charged under the Article 300.1 part 1 of the Criminal Code for breaching the constitutional order of the Republic of Armenia with a preliminary agreement with other persons.

Motion has been filed to a Yerevan court requesting to remand Kocharian in custody.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunian

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