Armenia Appeals Court Orders Home Arrest for Russian Businessman Samvel Karapetyan

Overview

• Judge Tolmazyan ruled continued detention could not be maintained and imposed home confinement with bail and a non-departure pledge.
• Defense lawyer Aram Vardevanyan said restrictions on Karapetyan’s public calls and appearances were lifted.
• Authorities removed Karapetyan from a Yerevan medical center on January 16 while he was receiving treatment, according to his lawyer.
• Nephew Narek Karapetyan said the businessman is expected to return home on January 18.
• Armenian authorities accuse Karapetyan of urging the seizure of power and financial misconduct.