The security forces conducted searches at the homes of the leaders of the powerful Armenia party. The events took place at 65 addresses, including those of Samvel and Narak Karpathian. The press service of the Investigative Committee of Armenia stated that investigative actions are being carried out within the framework of a case involving the investigation of economic crimes and smuggling. Samvel Karapetyan has been under house arrest since January 19, 2026. In June 2025, the businessman was arrested on charges of calling for a seizure of power. In October, the charges against him were added to the charges of money laundering on an especially large scale using official or official powers.