Within the framework of criminal proceedings initiated as a result of operative-search measures conducted by the Anti-Corruption Committee of the Republic of Armenia, it was established that the person holding the position of the Chief Tax Inspector of the Department for Comprehensive Tax Audits of the State Revenue Committee received large-scale bribes totaling USD 10,500 and AMD 3,000,000 for performing unlawful acts and omissions in favor of business entities.

In particular, it was established that the said official accepted an offer from the director of a non-governmental organization to receive a bribe in the amount of USD 8,000 in exchange for conducting a tax audit in favor of the organization and refraining from recording existing violations. As a result, in November-December 2025, the inspector received USD 6,000 in installments from the total agreed-upon bribe.

In addition, the same official informed the director of another company about the progress of an ongoing audit and demanded a bribe of USD 2,500 from the director of the LLC for not documenting identified violations and for ensuring that the audit would be concluded in favor of the company.

The preliminary investigation also established that, in another instance, the Chief Tax Inspector demanded a bribe of AMD 3,000,000 from the same company director for unlawful inaction, namely, for not recording violations, not conducting a more thorough inspection, and preventing the initiation of criminal proceedings based on the materials obtained.

The official has been charged under Article 435, Part 2, Clauses 2 and 3 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Armenia (3 episodes). Arrest has been applied as a measure of restriction. Charges have also been brought against the company directors who gave the bribes.

The preliminary investigation under the criminal proceedings has been completed, and the materials of the proceedings, together with the indictment, have been referred to the Anti-Corruption Court of the Republic of Armenia.

Notification. the person accused of a crime is considered innocent until his guilt is proven in accordance with the procedure established by the RA Criminal Procedure Code by a verdict entered into legal force.