New charges have been brought against Gagik Tsarukyan, leader of the Prosperous Armenia Party, Armenian media reports, citing the country's Investigative Committee announced the development.
According to the information, the new charges are related to the extortion of $2.5 million and money laundering.
Note that Gagik Tsarukyan was remanded in custody for two months on July 7. He was previously charged with aiding particularly large-scale fraud and the legalization (money laundering) of proceeds obtained through criminal means.