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Ex-lawyer faces court trial
Former lawyer Namizad Safarov's fraud case goes to court. Preparatory hearing held, trial set for July 2. Motions for case termination and house arrest denied.
Father forgives son-in-law who killed daughter in Goranboy
Father forgives son-in-law who killed his daughter in Goranboy. Court sentenced him to 9 years in prison.
Prosecutor seeks 5 years 9 months for blogger "Arzum"
Prosecutor seeks 5 years 9 months prison for blogger "Arzum" over fatal car accident. Next court session set for June 25.
Attempt on Fazil Mustafa: Emin Aliyarov's cassation appeal rejected
The Supreme Court rejected the cassation appeal of Emin Aliyarov, accused in the assassination attempt on MP Fazil Mustafa.
Yasamal fire: court hears new demands
Court hearing begins over Yasamal fire that killed three. Victims demand property owner be held accountable.
Doctor sentenced for 16-year-old girl's death in Gabala
Gabala District Court sentenced Dr. Elchin Mahmudov to 3 years in prison for negligence resulting in the death of a 16-year-old girl after tonsillectomy surgery.
Kidnapping and extortion: brothers sentenced to prison
Baku court sentences two brothers to 9 and 8.5 years for kidnapping and extortion involving a woman and a Toyota Prius.
Student who shot teacher at "Idrak" Lyceum faces court
Student who shot teacher at "Idrak" Lyceum in Baku appears in court; lawyers' request for house arrest and closed trial denied.
Man who stabbed brother gets 3 years
Baku court sentences man to 3 years for stabbing his brother during a family dispute in Binaqadi district.
Murder of man protecting neighbor solved after 11 years
After 11 years, the murder of a man protecting his neighbor from a burglar goes to trial; prosecutor seeks 11-year sentence.
Gold smuggling at customs: Prosecutor's operation
The Prosecutor General's Office conducted an operation at the Air Customs Office over gold smuggling. The deputy shift chief was arrested. Details in the article.
Masked Man Stabs 32-Year-Old in Shirvan
Masked man stabs 32-year-old in Shirvan. Victim hospitalized, attacker possibly relative. Investigation ongoing.
Woman detained for theft in Sumgait
A woman was detained in Sumgait for stealing gold jewelry worth 4,000 manats from a home. R. Guliyeva has a prior criminal record.
Fight between shepherds in Aghdam: one dead, one injured
Aghdam: Shepherd shot colleague, then killed himself. One dead, one injured in alcohol-fueled dispute.
30 kg of drugs seized in Nizami district
Police in Baku's Nizami district seized nearly 30 kg of marijuana from suspect Teymur Bagirov.
Man kills ex-wife and mother-in-law in Ramana
In Baku's Ramana settlement, a Shaki resident murdered his ex-wife and mother-in-law before committing suicide.
Azerbaijan prevents drug smuggling from Iran via drone
DSX foiled an attempt to smuggle 11.5 kg of marijuana from Iran to Azerbaijan using a drone. Border operation successful.
Theft of $5,000 from restaurant locker in Baku
$5,000 stolen from a restaurant locker in Baku; suspect detained.
Businessman stabbed at Sadarak Trade Center
A stabbing at Sadarak Trade Center leaves businessman Faig Abbasov injured; suspect detained.
21-Year-Old Man in Agdam Had Relationship with Minor Girl
21-year-old man in Agdam accused of relationship with minor girl, blackmail allegations lead to court sentence.
Million-Dollar Company Scam: 10 Charged
Azerbaijan's million-dollar company scam: nearly 10 individuals indicted for fraud. Organized group registered companies in victims' names, earning millions illegally.
Iran-Azerbaijan drug drone smuggling foiled
SBS foiled drug smuggling from Iran to Azerbaijan using a drone. Over 13 kg of marijuana seized.
Youth arrested for armed robbery at market
Ugur Tagiyev, 20, arrested for armed robbery at a market in Goranboy district. He threatened the seller with a cutting tool and stole 410 manat.
4.5 tons of drugs destroyed in Sabunchu
Over 4.5 tons of drugs seized by police were destroyed in Sabunchu, Baku. The destruction included narcotics and psychotropic pills as per court order.
Weapon owner in 'Idrak' lyceum shooting faces prosecution
The weapon owner in the 'Idrak' lyceum teacher shooting has been prosecuted. The Main Prosecutor's Office has sent the case to court.
Saleh Samadov, detained by DSS, testifies in court
Saleh Samadov, the former chairman of the Imishli District Council of Elders detained by the DSS, testified in court; the next session is scheduled for July 1.
Detention Extended for Ali Karimli, Ramiz Mehdiyev, and Others
Sabail District Court extends detention of Ali Karimli, Ramiz Mehdiyev, Eldar Amirov, and Mammad Ibrahim by 5 months. Read more on Bond.az.
Dashkasan murder: 9 years 6 months prison
Elchin Ismayilov sentenced to 9 years 6 months for stabbing his friend to death in Dashkasan.
Man kills brother's wife with 74 stab wounds
Tahmasib Aliyev sentenced to 18.5 years for murdering his brother's wife with 74 stab wounds in Celilabad. Details of the crime and trial.
Verdict in state funds embezzlement case
Three officials accused of embezzling state funds received verdicts including suspended sentence, imprisonment, and restricted freedom.
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