Huseyn Abdullayev appealed to IlhamAliyev

Baku/13.06.20/Turan: Huseyn Abdullayev, a former deputy and businessman serving his prison sentence, turned to President Ilham Aliyev on the eve of the Supreme Court’s consideration of his cassation appeal on June 18.He believes that the head of state was misinformed informed about him. Abdullayev writes that “undeservedly” he faced great injustice, inadequate pressure and torture.

The former deputy believes that the upcoming trial in the Supreme Court is an opportunity to put an end to his criminal prosecution.The parliamentarian, pointing to his detention in Turkey, and his further transfer to Azerbaijan, considers this "kidnapping, which damaged the country's image abroad."

In his opinion, the situation can be rectified by rehabilitating him in the Supreme Court.

“After the excuse, I will return to Germany and will compose new songs for our people,” Abdullayev assures.

He also recalls his “close and sincere relations” with the late President Heydar Aliyev.

** HuseynAbdullayev, a native of the Nakhchivan region in the 1990s, held leading positions in the business related to oil and oil products. Groups of young men under his control participated in breaking up opposition protests.

In 2005, Abdullayev became a member of parliament and criticized the activities of the Cabinet of Ministers. In March 2007, at a parliamentary meeting, pro-government deputy FazailAgamaly provoked Abdullayev to a fight.However, only Abdullayev was punished. He was first arrested, and later sentenced for hooliganism to 2 years’ probation.

In 2013, he emigrated from Azerbaijan. Some time later, a criminal case was opened against him on tax charges.Living in Germany, Abdullayev prepared and published on the social network a series of songs calling for mass protests.

On April 22, 2018, Abdullayev was detained in Turkey, where he arrived from Germany, and extradited to Azerbaijan.

In Baku he was charged under  the Article 192.2.2 (illegal business with the extraction of large incomes), 178.2.1 (fraud), 178.2.2, 178.2.4 (fraud), 182.2.1 (extortion by threats of prior conspiracy of persons), 182.2.2 (the same actions committed repeatedly) and 182.2.4 (the same actions committed with causing serious damage to the victim). UK.

On February 1, the mother of the accused,ZeynabAbdullayeva, appealed to President IlhamAliyev with a request to show humanity and mercy towards her son. She asked to take into account her advanced age and serious health problems among Abdullayev himself.

Abdullaev was sentenced to 6 years in prison. -06D-