Investigation Completed Regarding Polad Aslanov

Baku / 29.12.19 / Turan: The preliminary investigation into the case of the editor of the website xeberman.com Polad Aslanov has ended. This was reported by the journalist’s wife Gulmira Aslanova, who visited him the day before in the pre-trial detention center of the State Security Service.

According to G. Aslanova, her husband’s well-being is normal. After the familiarization of the accused and his lawyers with the investigative materials, the case will be sent to court.

 Recall that the editor Polad Aslanov was detained on June 12 and arrested for 4 months on charges under Article 274 (treason) of the Criminal Code. The investigation is conducted by the State Security Service. On October 5, the arrest period was extended by 4 months.

The other day he was charged again under Article 134 (threat to kill or cause serious bodily harm) of the Criminal Code.

The journalist denies both charges. Local and international human rights organizations condemned the criminal prosecution of Aslanov, believing that the publication of corruption in law enforcement agencies was the real reason for his arrest. -06B-