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The State Security Service of Azerbaijan has opened a criminal case following a cyberattack on the “Affordable Housing” system of the State Housing Development Agency (MIDA). According to Report, the incident occurred on December 3, 2025, during the sale of 627 apartments under new MIDA projects through the e-Government portal (www.e-gov.az). During the transaction, the […]

38-year-old Nazim Hasanzade, suspected of abusing citizens’ trust and causing them material damage, has been detained, Oxu.Az reports, citing the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. He posed as a relative of an official and thus obtained various amounts of money. Furthermore, it was established that he caused material damage to a company. […]

The Main Directorate for Combating Cybercrime (MDCC) under the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan conducted another operation as part of international legal assistance and mutual cooperation with foreign law enforcement agencies, Report informs, citing the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The cyber police received intelligence on Azerbaijani citizens who organized a […]

As a result of operations conducted by officers of the Astara Customs Administration, over 148 kg of narcotics were discovered and seized from illegal circulation, Oxu.Az reports, citing the State Customs Committee (SCC). The drugs were discovered in a vehicle carrying celery and lettuce from Iran to Russia in transit through our country. “During an […]

Officers from the Khatai District Police Department conducted another operation to combat drug trafficking, Report informs, citing the Azerbaijani Ministry of Internal Affairs. During the operation, 42-year-old Orkhan Gurbanov, a previously convicted felon, was detained. 17 kg 330 grams of marijuana were found and seized from the Land Rover he was driving. Three more individuals […]

The cassation appeal against the sentence against Teymur Kerimov, the head of the online television channel Kanal 11, has been heard. According to APA, the decision was made today in the Supreme Court during a trial presided over by Judge Ilgar Jafarov. The cassation appeal was partially upheld. The sentence has been reduced by two […]

The case of retired serviceman Bashir Bashirov, accused of fraud by abusing citizens’ trust, has been transferred to the Baku Military Court for trial. According to oxu.az, the case has already been accepted for trial and a preliminary hearing has been scheduled. According to the indictment, Bashir Bashirov, by making various promises and abusing citizens’ […]

An Iranian citizen suspected of organizing the smuggling of a large consignment of narcotics has been detained in the Fuzuli district of Azerbaijan. According to Report citing the Ministry of Internal Affairs, 32-year-old Iranian citizen Ehsan Kakavand was detained as a result of operational activities carried out by officers of the Main Anti-Drug Directorate. 41 […]

The indictment against the journalists implicated in the Meydan TV case has been announced. As reported by Oxu.Az, during a hearing at the Baku Grave Crimes Court, presided over by Judge Ayten Aliyeva, a motion was granted for the defendants to be present with their lawyers in the courtroom. Lawyer Zibeyda Sadigova, noting the high […]

As a result of comprehensive investigative and customs control measures carried out by Balakan Customs Administration officers, the illegal import of a large consignment of medications and medical supplies into Azerbaijan was prevented, Oxu.Az reports, citing the State Customs Committee. At the Mazymgara customs post, a vehicle transporting sunflower oil from Turkey to Azerbaijan was […]