As a result of the implementation of prosecutors’ motions, since December 2025 to date, 238 illegally constructed buildings and structures have been dismantled (demolished) on 81 land plots along the shore of Lake Sevan, below its absolute elevation mark. In addition, two contracts have been terminated by the “Sevan National Park” SNCO.

It should be recalled that on 11 December 2025, the Prosecutor’s Office announced that works had commenced on dismantling illegally constructed buildings and structures on land plots in the coastal areas of Lake Sevan, below its absolute elevation mark.

On the basis of prosecutors’ motions, the following structures, i.a., have been dismantled:

Ø  The fences and ramp located below the absolute elevation mark on the premises of a private residence effectively belonging to former Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Seyran Ohanyan.

Ø  The private residence illegally constructed by the son of former Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia Samvel Nikoyan.

Ø  The cottage illegally constructed by the brother of former Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Armenia Armen Ashotyan.

Ø  The cottage illegally constructed by Karen Rafik Grigoryan, son of former Governor of Gegharkunik region Rafik Grigoryan.

Ø  The fence, concrete retaining walls, ramp and other structures located below the absolute elevation mark on the premises of the private residence in Sevan illegally constructed by former Chief of Police of the Republic of Armenia Vladimir Gasparyan. (the Prosecutor’s Office is demanding, through a claim for confiscation of property of illicit origin, i.a., to confiscate this private residence from Vladimir Gasparyan and persons affiliated with him.)

Ø  The fence of the private residence in Sevan illegally constructed by former President of the Football Federation of Armenia and former Member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia Ruben Hayrapetyan.

Ø  The fence of the private residence in Sevan illegally constructed by Gagik Tsarukyan.

It should also be recalled that, in addition to the above-mentioned motions, the Prosecutor’s Office has filed claims with the courts concerning, i.a.:

Ø  The private residence in Sevan, illegally constructed by former Chief of Police of the Republic of Armenia Vladimir Gasparyan (address: 97, 1st street, Drakhtik community, Gegharkunik region).

Ø  Residential houses and buildings and structures unlawfully possessed by “Multi Group” Concern LLC.

Ø  The administrative complex of the “Harsnakar” Hotel (address: 50 Yerevanyan Highway, Sevan) and the cottages of the “Harsnakar” Hotel (address: 48/6 Yerevanyan Highway, Sevan).

Ø  The private residence in Sevan, illegally constructed by former President of the Football Federation of Armenia and former Member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia Ruben Hayrapetyan (address: 38, 3rd street, Recreation Zone, Sevan).

Ø  The private residence in Sevan, illegally constructed by former Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Seyran Ohanyan (address: 71, 1st street, Drakhtik community, Gegharkunik region).

Ø  The private residence in Sevan, illegally constructed by Arman Hakobjanyan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of “Kapavor” LLC (address: 88, 1st street, Drakhtik community, Gegharkunik region).

Following examinations conducted by the Department of State Interests Protection of the Prosecutor General’s Office and the Prosecutor’s Office of Gegharkunik region within the scope of their powers to bring claims for the protection of state interests, reports of crimes were submitted to the preliminary investigation bodies and criminal proceedings were initiated.

In response to citizens’ concerns as to why buildings are being dismantled when they could instead be provided to socially vulnerable families, we would like to clarify that areas of Lake Sevan below the absolute elevation mark of 1,905.0 metres are subject to flooding and form part of the coastal protection zone. Government Decision No. 1563-N of 18 December 2008 stipulates that, as a result of the rise in the level of Lake Sevan, the areas subject to flooding and inundation under the legislation of the Republic of Armenia include the area extending from the lake’s water boundary within “Sevan” National Park up to the absolute elevation mark of 1,905.0 metres.