Based on the application of Transparency International Anti-corruption Center, proceedings were initiated by the decision of Ethics Commission for High Ranking Officials of April 10, 2013 to check the allegation on Government-affiliated State Revenue Committee Head Gagik Khachatryans engagement in entrepreneurial activities or conflict of interest situation in fulfilling his official duties as government office holder. Meanwhile, by the same decision, the Committee suggested that Gagik Khachatryan raise his objections and give explanations on the issue under consideration within 10 days.

It should be reminded that on December 17, 2012 TIAC applied to Ethics Commission for High Ranking Officials based on articles "Nepotism at work" and "Real fighter" published in "Haykakan Zhamanak" daily newspapers October 18, 2012 issue (No. 180/3104/). The articles covered entrepreneurial activities carried out or "controlled" by Gagik Khachatryan, Head of State Revenue Committee. According to the newspaper report AlexServ LLC, supplier of cash register receipt paper, which won a tender of that products supply and signed framework agreement with Procurement Support Center SNCO this April.

Moreover, according the above-mentioned articles of the newspaper other companies are also reported to be related with the Head of State Revenue Committee, such as "Apeyron LLC (food import), Megafood LLC (food import and industry), "Galaxy" Supermarket, "Megamotors" LLC automobile importation company (distributor of Mitsubishi Motors in Armenia), "Santa Fe" outdoor cafe, "Galaxy" bread factory, "Megasport" outdoor gear/sporting goods chain store, "Chronograph" watches and jewelry boutique, "Chimeg" LLC, "Ucom" telecommunication company (broadcast satellite provider, fixed-line telephony operator, internet provider), "Amasia" dairy factory, "Alliance" customs terminal, etc."

By applying to Ethics Commission for High Ranking Officials, TIAC requested to check within the scope of its jurisdiction the authenticity of the allegations in the reports, clarify whether there was a situation of conflict of interest or such a risk in fulfilling ones official duties and at the same time engagement in entrepreneurial activities, whether or not ones official position and authorities were used in investment management.