Investigation into Gyumri Mayor Vardan Ghukasyan Completed

The Anti-Corruption Committee has completed the investigation into the bribery case involving Gyumri Mayor Vardan Ghukasyan. The official, who led Gyumri for several months, is accused of demanding a bribe through the city's architect from a Gyumri citizen in exchange for legalizing a building he had constructed without a permit. This is reported by "Lurer."

The bribe-giver has pleaded guilty, while Vardan Ghukasyan, according to his lawyer, does not accept the charge. He faces up to 10 years in prison if the charge is proven in court.