An individual responsible for distributing offensive photos and videos featuring students from the Law Faculty of Baku State University (BSU) has been detained following an operation by the Main Department for Combating Cybercrime of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA).
The Press Service of the MIA informed Operative Information Center-OMM that the suspect was identified and apprehended as part of targeted measures against cyber-offenses. Official sources stated that further information regarding the investigation will be provided to the public in due course.
The Main Department for Combating Cybercrime in Azerbaijan is responsible for investigating illegal activities in the digital sphere, including unauthorized access to personal data, online harassment, and the dissemination of defamatory materials. Under Azerbaijani law, the violation of privacy and the illegal distribution of personal information through information technologies carry significant legal consequences, including criminal liability. This incident highlights the ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Internal Affairs to ensure digital security and protect the rights of citizens in the virtual space.
