Sarkisian Trial Judge Vahe Misakian Faces Dismissal
Armenian authorities have moved to dismiss Judge Vahe Misakian, known for acquitting former President Serzh Sarkisian of corruption charges in…
Araz Media Group and Gündəm Xəbər Qəzeti Redaksiyas Sued in Court for Defamation
In a significant legal battle, the Baku City Nasimi District Court presided over a defamation case brought by executives of…
Recent Corruption Cases and Events in the Caucasus: August-September 2024
The Caucasus region, particularly Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan, has seen a series of significant corruption-related events in August 2024. These…
Yaqub Eyyubov: A High-Profile Beneficiary of Azerbaijan’s Laundromat Scheme
Yaqub Eyyubov, Azerbaijan’s first deputy prime minister, has been closely linked to the infamous Azerbaijani Laundromat, a money-laundering scheme revealed…
Georgian Political Parties Obliged to Submit Financial Reports
The Georgian Anti-Corruption Bureau has mandated political parties to submit financial reports for the last eight months, according to Razhden…
Vugar Safarli: A Symbol of Corruption in Azerbaijan’s Media Sector
The Crime Vugar Safarli, the former Executive Director of Azerbaijan’s State Support Fund for Media Development, is a prominent figure…
The Trial and Acquittal of Serzh Sargsyan: A Reflection on Corruption in the Caucasus
Background and Allegations Serzh Sargsyan, the former President of Armenia, served from 2008 to 2018, a period marked by significant…
Vahagn Vermishyan: The Fall of Armenia’s Chief Architect Amid Corruption Scandals
Overview Vahagn Vermishyan, once a prominent figure in Armenia’s urban development landscape, saw his career and reputation crumble following his…
Judicial Corruption in Armenia: A Stumbling Block to Democratic Reform
Armenia, a country that once held the promise of democratic reform and transparency, now finds itself grappling with a deeply…
Harrods, Ascot, and Hidden Wealth: Unveiling the Layers of Corruption in the Caucasus
Corruption is a pervasive issue that transcends borders, but the case of Zamira Hajiyeva, wife of jailed Azeri banker Jahangir…