Officers of the Water Transport Police Department have detained four individuals suspected of committing large-scale fraud involving the sale of construction materials. The suspects, identified as T. Badalov, P. Gurbanov, S. Khalilov, and K. Fataliyev, were apprehended following successful operational measures.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, investigations revealed that the group gained the victim's trust by promising to sell iron reinforcement bars (rebars). Using various pretexts, the suspects managed to extract money from the victim in several installments. It was established that the detained individuals failed to fulfill their obligations, causing a total financial loss of 190,000 AZN to the victim.
A criminal case has been initiated regarding the incident, and investigations are currently ongoing to determine the full extent of the fraudulent scheme. In Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) continues to intensify its efforts against financial crimes and cyber-fraud, urging citizens to remain vigilant when engaging in high-value commercial transactions with unverified suppliers. This operation is part of a broader mandate by the MIA to ensure economic security and protect the property rights of individuals within the Republic.
