Armenian Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan faces accusations of corruption.

A power struggle has emerged between Armenian Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan and Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan, leading to accusations of corruption and open attacks. As contenders for Nikol Pashinyan's successor, their conflict comes amidst preparations for the upcoming elections in 2026. The clash has resulted in disagreements between Simonyan and Pashinyan, who accused Simonyan of having his family members involved in shady dealings at Synergy company, sparking law enforcement involvement. Additionally, "Civil Contract" political party has called for Simonyan's resignation due to a series of scandals surrounding him.

February 06, 2024
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