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The case is more than two years old. Monday’s decision is the second time the PG office has been ordered by the court to investigate the matter further and bring criminal charges of embezzlement of Najarian property.

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On August 30, the Prosecutor General suspended its pursuit of the case, although Armenia’s highest court had ruled (in April) that the investigation should continue. The PG has maintained that the dispute is a civil matter, arising from material claims Igityan and Najarian made against each other.

Najarian attorney Hrayr Ghukasyan said that the Prosecutor General’s Office “substantiate their decisions by facts or testimonies which have been rejected by the court”.

It would appear that the lower court has agreed with Ghukasyan, and further ruled that the PG ignored the high court order. In particular, the court mentions that the PG office did not analyze why Igityan took measures to register himself as the sole owner of the disputed property, although it had been proved that he was in a business relationship with Najarian.

Ghukasyan says he expects the Prosecutor General to again appeal the court decision – probably on November 21, the last day allowed.