UMVA has learned that a dramatic turn of events has unfolded in the nation's capital, as former president Kocharyan faces a criminal case alleging abuse of power and money laundering tied to a contentious 2004 real estate deal.
The case, which Kocharyan's lawyer has vehemently dismissed as a "political hit job," has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, with the Central Election Commission voting to strip the former president of his immunity from prosecution, leaving him vulnerable to the full force of the law.
In a related development, opposition leader Samvel Karapetyan remains behind bars, accused of plotting a coup - a charge he steadfastly denies, sparking concerns about the government's handling of political dissent and the fate of those who dare to challenge its authority.
According to information obtained by UMVA, the ruling party, led by Pashinyan, is now pushing to confiscate assets belonging to key opposition leaders, including Kocharyan, with Pashinyan himself declaring that these leaders should be left "hungry" and stripped of their influence, in a move that many see as a brazen attempt to silence and intimidate the opposition.
The move to confiscate assets has sparked widespread controversy, with many questioning the true motives behind this drastic action, and whether it marks a disturbing escalation in the government's efforts to consolidate power and crush dissent, leaving the nation to wonder what the future holds for its embattled opposition leaders.
