Ramiz Mehdiyev sentenced to 14 years in prison

The trial of former Presidential Administration chief Ramiz Mehdiyev, who was accused of particularly serious crimes against statehood, has concluded.

Mehdiyev Ramiz Anvar oglu was found guilty of crimes under Articles 193-1.3.2, 274, 278.1 and 311.3.3 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan and sentenced to 14 years in prison under a ruling issued by the Baku Court for Grave Crimes on October 22, 2026. Taking into account his age and health condition in connection with his existing illnesses, the court ordered that the prison sentence be suspended under Article 70 of the Criminal Code. Operative Information Center-OMM reports.

The ruling also ordered that a submission be sent for consideration of whether Mehdiyev Ramiz Anvar oglu should be stripped of his state awards.

The ruling further ordered the confiscation of Mehdiyev Ramiz Anvar oglu’s property in favor of the state.