In accordance with the provisions of the European Convention on Extradition dated December 13, 1957, the Turkish authorities have granted a request from the Prosecutor General's Office of Azerbaijan for the extradition of Azerbaijani citizen Zinyat Safarova.
The Operative Information Center-OMM was informed by the Prosecutor General's Office that Safarova, who served as a director of a Limited Liability Company (LLC), is facing serious charges following an investigation by the Anti-Corruption Directorate under the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Investigators identified reasonable suspicions that Safarova embezzled more than 445,000 manats from another LLC and subsequently engaged in the legalization of those funds.
Due to her evasion of the investigation, Safarova was placed on the international wanted list through the Interpol National Central Bureau in Azerbaijan. Following successful search operations, she was detained in Turkiye. The Penitentiary Service of the Ministry of Justice is currently taking the necessary measures to ensure her transfer back to Baku.
This extradition highlights the ongoing legal cooperation between Azerbaijan and Turkiye in combating financial crimes and corruption. Azerbaijan continues to strengthen its international partnerships to ensure that individuals accused of large-scale embezzlement and money laundering are brought to justice, regardless of their location. The process is part of a broader national strategy to enhance transparency and accountability within the country's corporate and public sectors.
