New anti-corruption body to be created in Armenia

Armenia's government intends to create an anti-corruption body, endowed with the necessary powers and tools, Armenia's newly appointed Minister of Justice Artak Zeynalyan said.

"The body will carry out preventive, educational, and investigative functions. All possible measures will be taken to ensure its full independence," Zeynalyan said.

According to him, the whole process will be based both on international experience and a theory adapted to local realities, News.am reported.