The slander trial against diaspora investor Edmond Khoutian got underway yesterday at Yerevan’s Kentron and Nork Marash Administrative Court.

Khoutian is being sued by Ghevond Ghaloumyan for remarks he made in an interview with Haykakan Zhamansk reporter Vahagn Hovakimyan that appeared as an article entitled “The Story of a Cheated Diaspora Armenian” on February 2, 2012.

Ghaloumyan argues that remarks made by Khoutian slandered his good name and reputation. He is seeking 1 AMD in symbolic compensation and a public apology.

Khoutian’s lawyers motioned for a postponement in order to familiarize themselves with the case material.

The next trial date was set for August 17.