The Baku Court of Grave Crimes concluded the trial of the former head of the Azerbaijan Presidential Administration, Ramiz Mehdiyev, who is accused of committing particularly grave crimes against statehood.
Ramiz Mehdiyev was found guilty of committing crimes under Articles 193-1.3.2, 274, 278.1, and 311.3.3 of the Criminal Code and sentenced to 14 years in prison.
Taking into account Mehdiyev's age and health, including existing illnesses, the court, pursuant to Article 70 of the Criminal Code, ruled that the sentence imposed will be suspended.
In addition, the court ordered that a motion be submitted to consider the issue of depriving Ramiz Mehdiyev of state awards.
According to the court verdict, Ramiz Mehdiyev's property is subject to confiscation in favor of the state.
source: commonspace.eu, with agencies