Searches are taking place in the homes of the leader of the powerful Armenian party Samvel Karpetyan and his nephew Narak. Investigative operations are also taking place at 65 addresses, said the press secretary of the Armenian Investigative Committee, Kima Abdalyan. The specific reasons for the searches have not yet been disclosed. Sambel Karaftian was in custody from June 18 to December 30, 2025, after which he was transferred to house arrest. The businessman's defense sees the criminal prosecution as politically motivated and links it with support for the Armenian Apostolic Church. More IZ RU news in max.