Samvel Karapetyan’s arrest was discussed within Trump administration – media

A very concerning trend around the world is the prosecution of political opponents by governments, writes the BizPac news website.

Even more chilling is that governments are attempting to silence critics over closely held religious or political speech. One current example that has been under the radar is happening in Armenia, the website notes.

Armenian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan has been arrested, thrown in jail, and denied bail. What is Karapetyan accused of? Calling for regime change, according to the Prime Minister. However, a closer look at the situation shows political targeting by the Prime Minister.

Karapetyan said before his arrest, “a small group of people who have forgotten the thousand-year history of Armenia and the church were attacking the religious institution. “I have always stood with the Armenian Church and the Armenian people,” the billionaire said. “If the politicians do not succeed, we will intervene in our own way in this campaign against the church.” The Prime Minister has also called for nationalizing Karapetyan’s successful power company, the Tashir Group, even before Karapetyan has had a trial.

“The Trump Administration is becoming more aware of this clear political prosecution of Karapetyan simply for his religious beliefs and free speech criticizing a leader in power. This mirrors exactly what Biden did to Trump, prosecuting an opponent for having different views, masquerading as an insurrection,” a person close to the Trump Administration told BizPac.

A judge in Armenia recently ruled that the Prime Minister’s directive to raid and search Karapetyan was illegal. Analysts say this proves the point that Pashinyan is abusing his power to prosecute and silence his critics.

An unnamed political strategist told BizPac, “When a judge is shooting down your raid as illegal, and you are breaking promises, it has become quite clear that Pashinyan is abusing his office to silence critics like Karapetyan.”