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 Friday, August 14 2026 10:22
Alexandr Avanesov

Former Armenian MP Martun Grigoryan  detained for two months

Former Armenian MP Martun Grigoryan  detained for two months

ArmInfo. An Armenian court has ordered a two-month pre-trial detention for Martun  Grigoryan, a former member of the National Assembly of the Republic  of Armenia.

According to the  Anti-Corruption Committee of Armenia, the arrest  follows an ongoing criminal investigation concerning alleged  electoral offenses. Grigoryan, who was previously a candidate on the  electoral list for the Prosperous Armenia party, was detained as part  of these proceedings.

In his political career, Grigoryan served in past parliamentary  convocations, including within the opposition "With Honor" faction.  In 2025, he participated in local governance activities. In 2026,  Grigoryan announced his intentions to participate in the  parliamentary elections as part of the Prosperous Armenia Party. 

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