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- Three former directors are facing prosecution for illegal mining in Ararat.
- The total state damage is estimated at $538,000.
- One company has restored $140,000 of the total damage.
- The case is under ongoing investigation by the Investigative Committee.
- Environmental and legal violations stem from breaching mining legislation.
$140,000 Restitution Made in Ararat Illegal Mining Case
Three former directors of two mining companies operating in various settlements of Masis, Ararat province, are facing criminal prosecution for engaging in illegal extraction of mineral resources. According to the Office of the Prosecutor General of Armenia, the damage to the state caused by these activities is estimated at over 208 million AMD, equivalent to approximately $538,000.
The violations relate to breaches of Armenia’s legislation on the preservation and use of mineral resources. The charges were filed on May 16, 2025, within the framework of a criminal case currently under investigation by the Investigative Committee.
As part of the legal proceedings, one of the companies involved has already compensated a portion of the damage. On the same day—May 16, 2025—the company restored 54,288,000 AMD, equal to around $140,000, to the state and local community budgets.
The investigation is ongoing, and further legal assessments and actions are expected as part of the criminal proceedings.
Source: Office of the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Armenia