Time necessary to eradicate corruption in Armenia: Silva Hambardzumyan

Businesswoman Silva Hambardzumyan is not making statements just for doing so, she said at a news conference convened today.

She is passing with a corruption case and currently is a defendant. The corruption scheme includes businessman Samvel Mayrapetyan and lawmaker Aram Harutyunyan.

Currently the businesswoman targets former governor of Syunik Surik Khachatryan. She said she went to the Prosecutor General’s Office and reported on him. The businesswoman said she has all the documents proving the illegalities of the ex governor.

She also expressed conviction that after the revolution the corruption in Armenia will gradually be eradicated.

“Our corruption system is so strong that really much time is necessary for its eradication,” Hambardzumyan said.

Asked whether the businesswoman sees conditions for becoming rich in Armenia, Hambardzumyan said, “You know how good it is when no one is trying to take your share. Previously they just wanted bribe and did not let us work.”