Gyumri Mayor Vardan Ghukasyan Arrested for 2 Months

The mayor of Gyumri, Vardan Ghukasyan, has been arrested for 2 months on charges of soliciting a bribe. The court considered the motion for detention all night, after which he was transferred to the "Yerevan-Kentron" penitentiary. The defense side considers this case fabricated; according to them, its purpose is to create chaos in Gyumri.