Romanian prosecutors indict PM Ponta in corruption probe July 13, 2015 - 14:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Romanian prosecutors have indicted Prime Minister Victor Ponta in a wide-ranging corruption investigation, the Associated Press reports. Prosecutors say Ponta has been indicted on charges of tax evasion, money laundering and making false statements while he was working as a lawyer in 2007 and 2008. At the time, Ponta was a lawmaker. He denies wrongdoing. Prosecutors also said in a statement Monday, July 13, that they temporarily froze Ponta's personal assets. Ponta is the first sitting Romania prime minister to be indicted and have his assets seized. On June 5, prosecutors identified Ponta as a suspect.  Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24  U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |
