**Former Armenian Finance Minister Gagik Khachatryan Arrested Amid Health Concerns**
**YEREVAN** — Former Armenian Finance Minister and State Revenue Committee chief Gagik Khachatryan was arrested on September 1 as part of an ongoing criminal investigation.
The arrest of the 71-year-old former official has sparked controversy following the circulation of footage showing Khachatryan being removed from his home and transported to court on a stretcher. The video appeared to show the former minister in severe physical distress during the process.
Authorities have not released further details regarding the specific charges or the current status of the investigation.
Article and image source: armenianweekly.com
