A store manager arrested on embezzlement charges

A store manager in Baku has been arrested on embezzlement charges, Oxu.Az reports. Farid Mammadov worked at the store, which primarily sold clothing, first as a salesperson and then as a manager.

It was established that during his employment, he transferred part of the proceeds from merchandise sales to his personal bank card. In this way, he embezzled more than 500,000 manat.

Based on a complaint from the store owner, Mammadov was arrested. The prosecutor’s office charged him under Article 179.4 (embezzlement or misappropriation committed with causing significant damage) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

If convicted in court and the damages are not compensated, Mamedov faces up to 14 years in prison.

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