Criminal case against me lacks any logic – Robert Kocharyan

The criminal case filed against me has no relation to 10 victims, Armenia’s second president Robert Kocharyan said in an exclusive interview with Sputnik Armenia.

“This was stated by the head of the investigative body as well. The criminal case against me is connected with an accusation that does not have either logic, or legal ground,” he said, adding that he cannot present any other details it is considered to be secret information.

Speaking about accusations against CSTO Secretary General Yuri Khachaturov, Kocharyan said, “As to what has been done against Khachaturov, I will define it as an unpromising step which has raised serious concern inside the organization,” Kocharyan stressed, expressing concern that due to it Armenia may lose its post in the CSTO.

“Ten years ago people who provoked mass disorders and tried to overthrow the constitutional order are now trying to take revenge over former authorities. This is the whole essence of the case,” he said, adding that the authorities need to step back from such approach.