Armenian authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Alexander Sargsyan, the youngest brother of former President Serzh Sargsyan, in connection with a case involving fictitious jobs at the defense ministry, according to prosecutors.

Sargsyan is formally charged under Article 46-256, Part 3, Point 3 of the Criminal Code (inciting the misappropriation of entrusted property), The Caspian Post reports, citing Armenian media.

Sargsyan is currently wanted. According to prosecutors, he allegedly arranged no-show jobs for his bodyguard and driver at the military police. The two were officially registered as military police employees but never performed any duties, yet received payments, said the prosecutor's office.

Sargsyan is said to have coerced military police officials at the defense ministry to formalize the appointments between 2001 and 2018.

Alexander Sargsyan served as a member of parliament representing the Republican Party (HHK) from 2003 until 2007 and again from 2007 to 2011. His brother, Serzh Sargsyan, served as President of Armenia from 2008 until 2018.