Cases involving violations of the ban on charitable activities and obstruction of the free exercise of voting rights have been uncovered, Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Committee said.
The committee stated that factual evidence had been obtained indicating that a supporter of the Hayastan alliance and head of the alliance’s office in the town of Spitak had, after the presidential decree calling parliamentary elections entered into force on Feb. 7, 2026 — during the legally prohibited period for charitable activities — provided money free of charge to a voter residing in Armenia’s Lori Province.
In addition, together with other individuals, the person allegedly obstructed another resident of the same province from freely exercising voting rights by threatening violence against that person, the committee’s statement said.
A criminal proceeding has been initiated within Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Committee in connection with the incident, and several individuals have been detained, while searches and other investigative actions have also been carried out.
“Ensuring the legality of election processes remains a priority, and all election-related violations are under the committee’s daily scrutiny. We remind citizens that giving and receiving election bribes is punishable by seven to eight years of imprisonment. We urge everyone to refrain from any unlawful interference in the election process and to ensure citizens’ right to free expression of will,” the Anti-Corruption Committee said in conclusion.
An audio recording was also released.
The committee reiterated that giving and receiving election bribes is punishable under the law by seven to eight years in prison.
The committee urged the public to refrain from any unlawful influence on the election process and to safeguard citizens’ right to freely express their will.
The election campaign launched on May 8 will continue until June 5. June 6 will be a day of silence, while elections will be held on June 7.
