Anti-Corruption Committee alleges Orenburg businessman promised  bribes to voters in exchange for votes for Strong Armenia Party

ArmInfo. During a criminal investigation conducted by the Anti-Corruption Committee of the Republic of Armenia, instances of electoral bribery—both offering and receiving—and the obstruction of the free exercise of voting rights were uncovered.

According to the Committee's press service, procedural actions  carried out in cooperation with police officers yielded information  that individuals close to an ethnic Armenian businessman residing in  Orenburg promised bribes to a number of voters. These bribes,  intended to secure votes for the "Strong Armenia" party in the  upcoming National Assembly elections scheduled for June 7, 2026,  reportedly involved the partial cancellation of debts and other  incentives.

Furthermore, the same individuals allegedly attempted to obstruct the  free exercise of electoral rights for several residents of the Sisian  community in the Syunik province through threats of violence.

The RA Anti-Corruption Committee has initiated a criminal case  regarding these incidents. Several individuals have been detained,  and searches and other procedural actions have been conducted.

"The RA Anti-Corruption Committee strongly urges all citizens who  possess information regarding the offering of bribes or any other  violation of the law to contact the Committee immediately, including  anonymously. The confidentiality of citizen data is guaranteed by  law," the agency's statement reads.