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…
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…
Ramin Isayev’s Trial Highlights the Many Problems of Corruption in the Caucasus
The high-profile trial of Ramin Isayev (also known as Ramin Ali Hakan), former CEO of SOCAR AQS, has brought to…
Corruption in the Caucasus: A Regional Analysis
Corruption remains a pervasive issue in the Caucasus region, encompassing Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan. This article delves into the systemic…
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…
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…