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Former Armenian revenue chief in court on stretcher

Former head of Armenia’s State Revenue Committee arrested after appearing in court on stretcher

September 02, 2026

Gagik Khachatryan, 71, was brought to court on a stretcher, with his lawyers saying the authorities’ actions amounted to torture. Full details of the case and comments.

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