A statement said, “We will soon launch the ‘My Way’ movement for the public. This initiative is based on clear ideas and ambitious plans for Armenia.” On June 19, Armenian businessman and president of the ‘Tashir’ Group of Companies, Samvel Karapetyan, was detained for two months on charges of “publicly calling for the seizure of power.” However, all evidence indicates that the real reason for his arrest is his support for the Armenian Apostolic Church.
He has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in Armenia to support the country’s economy and is the founder of the ‘Tashir’ Charitable Foundation, which has been operating for 15 years. The foundation’s goals include preserving spiritual heritage, developing medicine and children’s sports, and implementing programs in the fields of culture and education.
