Hetq, in December 2025 article, wrote that National Assembly Civil Contract head MP Hayk Konjoryan had purchased a private home at a price below market value, and in March 2026 we published how Arinj community lands were sold to the owner of the company that sold Konjoryan the house many times cheaper than market value.

Hetq revealed that part of the Abovyan city park was also privatized and sold to the same developer. The park was sold to members of the family of Abovyan Mayor Eduard Babayan (2012–2016), then transferred to a businessman associated with Hayk Konjaryan.

Armenia’s Prosecutor General’s Office (PGO) has reviewed Hetq’s report about Hayk Konjoryan, Deputy Governor Hayk Mkrtchyan, and Abovyan Mayor Eduard Babayan.

Following the review, Hetq’s findings were referred to the Anti-Corruption Committee for possible criminal proceedings, according to the PGO.

Previously, a separate report concerning Konjoryan’s house purchase was also sent to the committee for investigation.

On March 5, 2026, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that the government has a working group investigating media reports of alleged corruption among officials. He declared that all claims of illegal actions by officials are referred to law enforcement for investigation.

Hetq tried to ascertain, via a written request, whether the working group and Pashinyan have familiarized themselves with Hetq’s findings and, if they have, what action has been taken.

In response to our request, Armen Khachatryan, Head of the Information and Public Relations Department of the Prime Minister’s Office, stated that Hetq can contact the PGO to obtain such information.

Khachatryan stated that a working group is currently investigating all reported instances of alleged violations involving officials. When questioned about whether Pashinyan is aware of the publication concerning Konjoryan, Khachatryan declined to comment.

Photo (from left): Prosecutor General Anna Vardapetyan, MP Hayk Konjoryan, Abovyan Mayor Eduard Babayan, Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Committee Artur Nahapetyan