Armenian Economy Minister Resigns, Says It's Not A Response To Subordinates' Arrests

Armenian Economy Minister Vahan Kerobian resigned on February 14 two weeks after one of his deputies and several other subordinates were arrested on corruption charges that he denies. Kerobian explained his resignation by citing unspecified disagreements with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian during his more than three-year tenure. He dismissed the idea that the move was in response to the arrests. He told state television afterwards that he will take responsibility if investigators prove their accusations. The Investigative Committee said on February 14 that it is continuing the investigation and may identify and indict "dozens of other individuals possibly involved" in alleged corruption. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Armenian Service, click here.