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Baku: Verdict for Theft Accused

Baku court sentences Anar Nahmatov to 6 years 11 months 12 days for theft and drug charges. Details of the trial and verdict.

Michael Brown
ByMichael Brown- Senior Editor
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The trial of Anar Nahmatov, accused of large-scale theft from citizens in Baku, has concluded.

During the proceedings at the Baku Court of Grave Crimes, presided over by judge Azer Tagiyev, state prosecutor Vusal Mehraliyev proposed a sentence of 9 years and 6 months.

After deliberation, the verdict was announced: Nahmatov was sentenced to 6 years, 11 months, and 12 days of imprisonment.

He was found guilty under articles 234.1-1 (illegal drug trafficking), 177.2.1 and 177.2.3 (theft by prior conspiracy and unlawful entry into a residence) of the Criminal Code.

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