Former FSIB chief accused of large-scale embezzlement

Details surrounding the criminal case against the former head of Armenia’s Food Safety Inspection Body (FSIB), Armen Danielyan, remain scarce.

Danielyan and several FSIB employees have been arrested as part of a criminal probe into misappropriation. Authorities have requested pre-trial detention for Danielyan.

Sources told Panorama.am that Danielyan misappropriated fuel allocated for official trips to the regions by selling it instead of distributing it to employees as intended.

In another reported incident, Danielyan initially distributed bonuses to his subordinates only to later reclaim the money from them, effectively pocketing funds that had been allocated from the state budget.

Earlier, the Anti-Corruption Committee confirmed to Panorama.am that Danielyan was arrested on suspicion of large-scale embezzlement through abuse of office.

Hraparak reported earlier that Danielyan’s dismissal followed an internal audit that uncovered financial misconduct, particularly involving the use of fuel for official vehicles.

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan dismissed Armen Danielyan on April 30.

Danielyan was appointed head of the Food Safety Inspection Body in November 2024.