SIS vows to report final results additionally
The Special Investigation Service refuses to furnish information on the criminal case filed against Syunik Marzpet (governor) Surik Khachatryan, saying it is not in the interests of preliminary investigation.
"Given the deep resonance that the incident had with the public, a number of media outlets asked the SIS to provide information on the preinvestigation, i.e. to specify people called for questioning and preparatory operations. Investigation continues, and the final results will be reported additionally," the SIS said in a statement.
On November 15, 2011, Armenian businesswoman Silva Hambardzumyan lodged a complaint with the SIS against the Syunik Marzpet for reportedly violent conduct and accused him of corruption and business-related fraud. Hambardzumyan stated that Khachatryan had assaulted and punched her in the head in the Armenia Marriott Hotel late on Monday.
This came after the businesswoman accused the marzpet of misappropriating mining equipment worth more than 100 million drams from her gold mine.
On November 15, the SIS opened a criminal case under Article 188 of the Armenian Criminal Code.
