  Investigation into Armenian magnate’s case extended till November September 1, 2015 - 17:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The investigation into the case of Russian-Armenian businessman-philanthropist Levon Hayrapetyan, accused of embezzling $700.000 from ex-Senator Igor Izmestiev, was extended till November 24, Hayrapetyan's lawyer Ruben Margaryan told RIA Novosti. Earlier, the prosecutor's office refused to confirm the indictment, sending it back for further investigation. According to the lawyer, the investigators first contacted Hayrapetyan on Monday, August 31. Margaryan added that the investigator also showed him a new edition of the charges. "The difference between today's copy and the previous three is that this time the investigator stated in the decision that Izmestiev’s mother, Tamara Izmestieva bribed Hayrapetyan," the lawyer explained. Another case was initiated against Hayrapetyan, with the latter accused of involvement in Ural Rakhimov's illegal sale of Bashneft to AFC System in April 2009. After a large-scale arbitration process, Bashneft was returned to the state.  Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency.   Partner news |  Latest news Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan  The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops.Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skillsArmenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi ArabiaPashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |
