Yerevan’s ex-Mayor Hayk Marutyan reportedly called the police at night

Panorama
Armenia – July 8 2022

Former Yerevan Mayor Hayk Marutyan called the police on Monday night to report about a violation involving police officers on Admiral Isakov Avenue, Aravot.am reports, citing its sources.

Marutyan reportedly said that a police car escorted the vehicles of private citizens who drove through a red light creating a dangerous situation. Also, he said swear words could be heard from one of the cars.

"An investigation is underway. According to our sources, the man who contacted the police was former Yerevan Mayor Hayk Marutyan," Aravot.am writes.

The police confirmed the report to Panorama.am, but refused to provide information on the identity of the caller.

"Such a report has been received. The Malatia and Sebastia Police Department is probing the case,” the police said, without elaborating further.