2018 June 26

Anti-Corruption Daily

Anti-corruption 06/26/2018: 1) 3 taxi and food companies hid 76 employees to avoid taxes, busted by IRS -Պեկ. 2) Gov. chauffeurs improperly used fuel coupons. 3) City Council members demand Taron's resignation 4) 24 cars and large sums went missing from City's possession
by ar_david_hh

Disclaimer: All the accused are innocent until proven guilty by the court of law, even if they may sound as being guilty. Currency in Armenian Drams ֏ unless specified otherwise.

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Yerevan mayor Taron Margaryan skips a council meeting citing health issues, a day after researchers uncover his wealth and question the transparency of its origins. Zaruhi Postanjyan demands (perhaps jokingly) to see Taron's doctor's notice; suggests maybe Taron has decided to run away. Some council members demand his resignation. Vice-mayor reminds that 1/3rd of members need to sign an official petition to begin a no-confidence vote to oust the mayor.

City council Yelq allies point out that 24 donated cars have gone missing, and multiple gift cards worth 200,000 have been given away for unknown purposes.

Պեկ has issued penalties worth dozens of millions to 3 companies for not properly registering dozens of employees, fraud related to cash registers, underpaid taxes.

Government has negotiated to reduce the down-payments and interest rates for houses bought by soldiers and newlywed couples.

56 million saved on government transportation fuel reductions. Chauffeurs of former government employees have allegedly sold coupons meant for purchasing fuel for public officials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2OhS15kmHM

IRS and police are investigating an illegal use of natural resources worth 3mln in Gegharquniq.

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President Armen Sargsyan is rallying across Europe, convincing company leaders and politicians to invest in Armenia, citing the fact that Armenia can also be used as a bridge to do business in Iranian and ԵՏՄ territories.

A road between Armenia and Georgia that bypasses curvy Dilijan roads will be built. Will reduce travel time. There will be multiple bridges.

Yerevan marshutka N11 will stop working. Bus N10 and N18 will have its route changed to serve as a substitute.

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Link to original report and comments: https://www.reddit.com/r/armenia/comments/8u3l8s/anticorruption_06262018_1_3_taxi_and_food/