Speaking to Pastinfo about the case of the seizure of a cargo with tobacco exported from Armenia to Russia, Transparency International Armenia Project Director, Varuzhan Hoktanyan has noted that he would like to hear the explanations of the Armenian law-enforcement agencies because, in Hoktanyan’s view, this is a simple case of smuggling.

According to the TI Armenia expert, an objective investigation is required along with relevant punishments, irrespective of the people involved. To what extent this will be carried out will be a test for the new government and it will also show whether or not they are serious in their fight against corruption, Varuzhan Hoktanyan has concluded.

Original source: Pastinfo