Court refuses Huseyn Arabul leaving Azerbaijan

Huseyn Arabul said that he does not feel well. Following this, Tafig Alalahverdiyev, lawyer for Valeh Zeynalov protested to the court composition, grounding that the court did not commute the decision on Zeynalov's arrest because of his disease. The court did not consider the petition, APA reports.

Arabul said that he underwent eye examination and presented the hospital inquiry with regard to his surgery on May 3. Lawyer Abbas Atakishi petitioned for Arabul's leaving for Turkey in connection with his disease and personal business by May 7.

The court rejected the petition grounding that Arabul's leaving the country will impede the trial. Arabul petitioned for summonsing 44 Turkish and 54 Azerbaijani citizens. The petition was rejected.

The process will continue in the second half of the day.
Huseyn Arabul faced charges on Article 179.3.2 (embezzlement), 308.2 (abuse of power) and 313 and banned from leaving the country.

Barmek high-ranking officers Omar Guner Ismayil, Vefa Agayev, Mahir Novruzov, Chingiz Ibadov, Vaaleh Zeynalov, Chingiz Abdullayev, Esger Esgerzadeh were held accountable on articles 179.3.2, 308.2 and 313 of the Criminal Code and arrested.

The criminal case on one more Barmek officer Chingiz Ibadov is being investigating separately in connection with his treatment.