Members of an organized group accused of deceiving numerous citizens by opening companies in their names have been exposed.
According to Oxu.Az citing Qafqazinfo, investigations by the Prosecutor General's Office have led to criminal charges against nearly 10 individuals.
The accused include the heads of "SHARM DİZAYN" LLC, "KANARYA.LLD" LLC, and "ZINAV-LTD" LLC, as well as several others.
They allegedly deceived citizens, registered TAX IDs and companies in their names, and then conducted financial transactions through these entities.
One victim discovered a 55,000 manat tax debt from a company opened in their name. Another found a 40,000 manat debt and travel restrictions.
Investigation revealed that companies registered in the latter's name had a total turnover exceeding 1 million manat. The fraudsters earned millions illegally.
Following a probe by the Prosecutor General's Office, some group members, including Çələbi Məmmədov and Rövşən Hüseynov, were detained.
The State Tax Service has been recognized as an aggrieved party.
The accused face charges under Articles 178.4 (fraud on an especially large scale) and 193-1.3.2 (legalization of criminally obtained property), carrying sentences of over 10 years in prison.
The preliminary investigation has concluded. The court hearing is expected soon.
