26/05/2014 14:04
Ex-policeman detained on suspicion of bribery
The former head of the investigative unit of Yerevan City Police Department Kamisar Poghosyan has been charged under Article 311 part 2 point 3 of the Criminal Code for abusing his position: he demanded and accepted a large bribe ($7,000) for mediation and assistance with the appointment of a traffic policeman, according to the press service of Armenia’s Special Investigation Service (SIS).
SIS opened a criminal case under Article 311 part 2 point 4 following an application of citizen Arsen P. Arrest was chosen as a measure of restraint for Kamisar Poghosyan.
During a search at his home, the police found and seized 20 cartridges of an AK rifle, 12 cartridge cases from the same rifle, two cartridge cases of a carbine, two knuckledusters, and an Italian gas pistol, all of which were sent for ballistic tests.
The investigators suspect that other people also suffered from Kamisar Poghosyan’s actions. They ask such citizens to call Special Investigation Service at 010 511-601 or 010 511-609.