Jamil Hasanli, chairman of the opposition-aligned National Council, has given testimony at Azerbaijan’s State Security Service (SSS) as part of an ongoing criminal investigation involving former Presidential Administration chief Ramiz Mehdiyev.
Following the interrogation, Hasanli was released.
Earlier Attempt to Leave the Country Blocked
Hasanli was summoned as a witness in the high-profile case surrounding Mehdiyev, who is under investigation for alleged attempted seizure of power, high treason, and money laundering.
Earlier today, Hasanli wrote on social media that he had attempted to board a flight to Dubai with his wife “for a family event,” but was informed at the airport that he was prohibited from leaving the country. His wife was allowed to travel, he said.
Background on the Case
The ongoing investigation centers on former Presidential Administration head Ramiz Mehdiyev, who was recently placed under four months of house arrest by the Sabail District Court of Baku.
Mehdiev faces several serious charges, including:
Article 278.1 – Attempting to seize power
Article 274 – High treason
Article 193-1.3.2 – Money laundering on a large scale
Multiple opposition figures have been questioned or searched in connection with the case in recent days.
