Armenian Court Orders Confiscation of Funds from Former President

Armenia's Anti-Corruption Court has partially granted a case ordering the confiscation of approximately 630 million drams from former President Serzh Sargsyan in favor of the Armenian state. The decision, handed down on July 3, 2026, represents an ongoing legal proceeding related to corruption allegations against Sargsyan, who led Armenia from 2008 to 2018. The confiscation marks a significant development in Armenia's anti-corruption efforts following the country's political transitions in recent years. The case reflects Armenia's judicial system's engagement with high-level corruption investigations targeting former government officials.