Corruption in the Caucasus Region
The Caucasus region, comprising Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan, faces significant challenges related to corruption, as highlighted by Transparency International’s 2023…
Jahangir Hajiyev
Jahangir Hajiyev, the former chairman of the International Bank of Azerbaijan (IBA), has become a symbol of high-level financial crime…
Ramin Isayev (Ramin Ali Hakan)
Ramin Isayev: Former CEO on Trial in Azerbaijan for Embezzlement and Money Laundering.
Former Armenian Police Chief Exempted from Punishment Despite Corruption Conviction
Former chief of Armenia’s police, Vladimir Gasparyan, has been found guilty of abuse of power, forgery, and embezzlement. Despite these…
Malikmammad Gurbanov
Malikmammad Gurbanov, former head of the Procurement and Supply Department of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense, is currently under trial…
Corruption in Azerbaijan: A Persistent Challenge
Transparency International’s 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) highlights severe corruption issues in Azerbaijan, which scores 23 out of 100, reflecting…
Azerbaijan’s Repression of Journalists Highlights its Endemic Corruption
Abzas Media, a human rights-focused online media outlet in Azerbaijan, has been at the forefront of investigating corruption within Azerbaijani…
Azerbaijan and International Corruption Scandals: A Deep Dive
In the realm of international corruption, Azerbaijan has frequently found itself at the center of numerous scandals. Transparency International’s 2020…
Former Armenian MP Arrested on Embezzlement Charges
In May 2024, former Armenian MP Aragats Akhoyan was arrested in connection with substantial embezzlement and fraud. The Investigative Committee…
Transparency International Reveals State Capture in Georgia
Transparency International Georgia (TI-Georgia) recently highlighted the severe issue of state capture in the country, describing it as the ultimate…