BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 27. Former head of
the Presidential Administration Ramiz Mehdiyev has been sentenced
to 14 years in prison, Trend reports.
The trial of Mehdiyev, who was charged with committing
particularly serious crimes against statehood, has concluded.
Under a ruling issued by the Baku Court of Grave Crimes on
October 22, 2026, Ramiz Mehdiyev was found guilty of crimes under
Articles 193-1.3.2, 274, 278.1 and 311.3.3 of the Criminal Code of
Azerbaijan and sentenced to 14 years in prison.
Taking into account his health due to existing medical
conditions and his age, the court ruled, pursuant to Article 70 of
the Criminal Code, that the prison sentence should be
suspended.
The ruling also provides for a submission to be made for
consideration of the issue of stripping Ramiz Mehdiyev of his state
awards.
In addition, the court ordered the confiscation of Mehdiyev’s
assets in favor of the state.
