Armenian investigators say Vardan Ghukasyan plotted coup with others

Vardan Ghukasyan, the former head of the Shirak regional community in Armenia, and a group of individuals were plotting a coup in the country, Report informs referring to Armenian media, citing the Investigative Committee (IC) of Armenia.

"Vardan Ghukasyan, the head of the Shirak regional community, along with other individuals, allegedly carried out preparatory actions aimed at usurping power throughout 2025 through meetings with various individuals in Armenia and recruiting supporters... However, due to circumstances, they were unable to carry out their plan," the IC stated.

The General Department for the Investigation of Crimes against the State has opened a criminal case under Part 1 of Article 43-419 of the Criminal Code of Armenia (preparation for the usurpation of power). As part of the criminal proceedings, measures are being taken to identify all individuals involved in this process.

Ghukasyan has been under investigation since last fall.