October 1, 2012 - 15:07 AMT
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Oskanian’s misuse of large sums proven - Chief Prosecutor

The Prosecutor General’s Office has enough proof of Prosperous Armenia party member, ex-foreign minister Vartan Oskanian’s appropriation of a large share of charity donations to Civilitas Foundation.

As Prosecutor General Aghvan Hovsepyan stated during parliamentary discussions on stripping Oskanian of deputy immunity over Civilitas money laundering case, the ex-FM has appropriated over $1 million which are currently allocated on his personal account.

Also, Hovsepyan said, it has been proven that Oskanian used $181 thous. for private purpose, as shown by witness accounts and the Foundations’ financial reports for 2010-2012.

Earlier, Huntsman Building Products company transferred $1, 427 mln to Oskanian’s personal account to be spent on Civilitas Foundation’s needs. According to the Foundation’s representatives, $710 thous. have already been transferred to Civilitas, while the rest of the sum has remained on Oskanian’s account, in accordance with the donors’ instructions.

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