He added that “the population and economy of Armenia cannot remain hostage to the whims of a few scoundrels.”

“I believe the recent mass blackouts affecting the population, large businesses, and government buildings should become a subject of separate investigation.

This sabotage against the state and people must be swiftly crushed,” he wrote.

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has announced that the plan for HEZ’s nationalization is ready. Earlier, he had stated that a draft law on the nationalization of HEZ was already circulating in Parliament. He also noted that “the church, in this case for HEZ’s soon-to-be former owners, is merely a smokescreen. As a result of its operations, HEZ has practically created an energy crisis.”

The Public Services Regulatory Commission decided at its June 18 meeting to fine Electric Networks of Armenia 10 million drams.