Armenian police have arrested prominent opposition leader Mikayel Manukyan and his son, Aram Manukyan, on charges of corruption. The arrests stem from an investigation into alleged illicit enrichment and abuse of power during Manukyan’s previous government roles. Authorities have not yet disclosed specific details of the allegations, but stated the investigation is ongoing. The opposition has denounced the arrests as politically motivated, claiming they are an attempt to stifle dissent against the current government. Manukyan, a vocal critic of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, led protests following the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war. The arrests are likely to heighten political tensions in Armenia, already facing internal and external pressures. Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses and a court date is set.