Argishti Elbek Kyaramyan (arm.Արգիշտի Էլբեկի Քյարամյան) was born on May 22, 1991, in the village of Yeranos, Martuni region, Armenia. Armenian statesperson, the former head of the RA State Control Service (2019-2020), the former director of the Republic of Armenia National Security Service (2020), and Chairman of the RA Investigative Committee (2021-2024). Third Class State Councilor of Justice.

Kyaramyan was born on May 22, 1991, in the village of Yeranos (now Gegharkunik region). In 2009-2011, served in the Armed Forces of Armenia.

Education

In 2013 graduated from the Law Faculty of Yerevan State University, receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Jurisprudence.

In 2015 completed the professional training course for persons included in the list of prosecutor candidates at the Academy of Justice of the Republic of Armenia.

In 2016, graduated from Yerevan State University, Faculty of Law with a Master’s degree in Jurisprudence.

Work Experience

In 2013-2014, Kyaramyan served in the RA Police, subsequently worked at the RA Investigative Committee as an Investigator.

From 01 June 2016 to 6 June 2018, he worked at the RA Prosecutor’s Office as a Prosecutor of Shirak Marz Prosecutor’s Office, later as a Prosecutor at the Prosecutor’s Office of Yerevan City.

From 08 June 2018 to 26 February 2019, Kyaramyan worked at the State Revenue Committee of the Republic of Armenia, as Head of the Department for Detecting Offenses and Conducting Administrative proceedings, Head of the Investigation Department, Deputy Head of the Investigation and Operational Intelligence Department.

From 01 March 2019 to 04 May 2020, he worked at the RA State Control Service as an Assistant Head, Deputy Head, and as an Executor of the Duties of the Head of Service.

On 04 May 2020, Kyaramyan was appointed Deputy Chairman of the RA Investigative Committee by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.

On 05 May 2020, he was appointed Deputy Director of the National Security Service of the Republic of Armenia by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Armenia.

On June 8, 2020, Kyaramyan was appointed Director of the National Security Service of the Republic of Armenia by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Armenia.

On 24 December 2020, he was appointed Deputy Chairman of the RA Investigative Committee.

On 12 July 2021, he was appointed Chairman of the RA Investigative Committee.

By the RA President's decree of July 4, 2022, he was granted a degree of Third Class State Councilor of Justice.

During his career, he was awarded departmental medals and other awards. In 2021, by the decree of the President of the Republic of Artsakh, he was awarded the Medal “For Courage”.

In November 2024, he resigned from the post of the Chairman of the Investigative Committee of Armenia.