Based on the report received from a citizen, a criminal case was initiated in the Investigative Division of Kentron and Norq-Marash administrative districts of Yerevan Investigative Department of RA Investigative Committee on swindling money in large amount under the pretext of supporting to acquire a passport of the Russian Federation.
 

During preliminary investigation it was found that the frame of the persons affected in the result of the actions of the same person is larger; other persons also turned to the investigative body and submitted written reports informing that Astghik Abajyan had swindled money from them under the pretext of supporting them to leave for Russia or to acquire Russian Federation citizenship.
 

On the base of the evidence obtained during investigation Astghik Abajyan was charged according to the Point 2 of the Part 2 of the Article 178 of RA Criminal Code. Signature not to leave was chosen as a pretrial measure against her.
 

Necessary investigatory and procedural measures are taken to provide the comprehensive and complete examination of circumstances of the case.
 

Those who were affected by the actions of the woman shown in the photo are asked to turn to the Investigative Division of Kentron and Norq-Marash administrative districts of Yerevan Investigative Department of RA investigative Committee.

Note; Everyone charged with alleged crime offence shall be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law.