Verdict in state funds embezzlement case

Three officials accused of embezzling state funds received verdicts including suspended sentence, imprisonment, and restricted freedom.

ByEmily Davis- Senior Editor

2026-06-09 16:30|Last updated: 2026-06-09 16:32

Verdict in state funds embezzlement case — Photo: Prepared by Bond.az

The trial of Maharram Aliyev, Gurbankhan Isgandarov, and Yashar Heydarov has concluded.

Judge Ayshan Valiyeva read the verdict at the Lankaran Heavy Crimes Court.

Maharram Aliyev received a suspended sentence. Gurbankhan Isgandarov was sentenced to 2 years, 1 month, and 5 days in prison. Yashar Heydarov received 2 years and 6 months of restricted freedom.

Most of the damage has been compensated. The total damage is 66,472.17 manats.

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