Baku/13.07.18/Turan: The Turkish Intelligence Service (MIT) announced the detention of two Turkish citizens in Azerbaijan and Ukraine as part of an investigation into the Movement of Fetullah Gulen. According to Turkish media, the intelligence services took away two supporters of Gulen from these countries, but it is not reported whether the actions of Turkish intelligence service were coordinated with the authorities of these countries during the operation. According to Anadolu agency, d Isa Ozdemir detained in Azerbaijan was wanted as supporters of Gulen, whom the Turkish authorities are accused of attempting a military coup on July 15, 2016. When exactly the detention took place and when the accused were taken to Turkey, it is not reported.
According to available information, Ozdemir was detained in Baku at the request of the Turkish authorities, but the Baku Serious Crimes Court released him from custody in the courtroom, denying his extradition. However, immediately after that, he disappeared, and, according to relatives, was abducted.
Ozdemir is a graduate of the Baku State University and has lived in Azerbaijan for more than 20 years. He worked in the construction business, creating a private company "Avro 2000". -02D-
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