On the basis of the measures carried out by the RA National Security Service, the criminal proceedings initiated by the Anti-Corruption Committee have provided factual information that the Stepanavan Magnified Race to be held on October 25, 2026 The candidate leading the list of the "Strong Armenia" party nominated in the regular elections by the proportional electoral system of the state council of elders, on the condition of participating in the election and voting for the said party during the election, With the help of the candidates of the members of the council, as well as the persons acting on behalf of the party, he gave election bribes to several dozen voters of different settlements included in the same community. In addition, the preliminary examination revealed that the same candidate, under the condition of voting in favor of the mentioned party, with the assistance of the candidates for the council member, separated the money for each voter, made notes and showed it. More than 3 dozen voters were also prepared to pay election bribes in the way of making up votes. In connection with the incident, a number of persons were arrested in the criminal proceedings initiated by the Anti-Corruption Committee, searches and other administrative actions were carried out. Actions. Notice: the person accused of the crime is considered innocent until his guilt is proven in accordance with the procedure established by the RA Criminal Procedure Code by a legally binding court verdict.