Victim in the case of Intigam Aliyev confused (UPDATED)

  At the trial in the case of Intigam Aliyev court dismissed removal  the composition of judges.  Presiding judge Rasim Sadikhov said that the withdrawal was left without consideration. Next were heard testimony of the victim Gulshan Orujova, who worked as chief accountant in the Legal Enlightenment Society from 2005 to 2013. She claimed that Intigam Aliyev asked her to transfer part of the funds of grant  of this NGO to her sister’s accountant. Then these funds allegedly were cashed and transferred Aliyev. G.Orujova said she agreed to this, because on behalf of  her sister were deducted payments on social insurance. According to G.Orujova in the 2009-13 119,000 manat were  transferred to Aliyev.  Then the prosecutor asked questions relating to projects implemented by the Legal Enlightenment Society. Protection objected, noting that Orujova  is interrogated as a victim and not as a witness, and questions should be consistent with her status.

Intigam Aliyev himself reiterated the need to request bank account information of G.Orujova and her sister, expressing outrage that the court stubbornly refuses to comply with such a motion of the defense.

However, he stressed that the allegations of cashing 119,000 manat are unfounded. Aliyev also said that the seized documents of the Legal Enlightenment Society could be rigged. In favor of this version is the fact that the numbering of payment orders does not coincide chronologically. The victim also failed to disclose the amount of her salary while working in the Legal Enlightenment Society, saying that in some projects she worked "for free."

Asking the question why G.Orujova opened a bank card for herself, though all received the wage in cash, she explained it by the requirements of donors.

The lawyer also said that at the preliminary investigation the  victim explained the transfer of money to his sister account for later cashing by "material dependence on Intigam Aliyev." She acknowledged that she worked as a chief accountant in several NGOs.  She could not explain what was the "material dependence." The more questions asked  protection  the more  confused she seemed. The judge suddenly announced the conclusion of the meeting, and appointed the following   trial for March 3. Commenting on the results of the trial the lawyer Elchin Sadigov expressed the view that the victim testified against Intigam Aliyev under pressure.

* Intigam Aliyev was arrested on 8 August 2014 on charges of illegal business, tax evasion and abuse of office. Subsequently, he was also accused of embezzling and forgery. Aliyev denies all charges, and says they are politically motivated.  International human rights organization Amnesty International recognized him as a "prisoner of conscience" —16/06D-

2015 February 17 (Tuesday) 14:33:18

The next hearing in the case of Intigam Aliyev in Baku Court of Grave Crimes was held on Tuesday in an emotional situation.

Many wishing people have not been able to get to the process, due to the fact that the meeting was held in a small room. Judge Rasim Sadikhov wanted to start hearing the testimony of the victims.

However, Intigam Aliyev said he did not understand the essence of the charges.

He also expressed outrage that the meeting is being held in a small room, which is why it did not get representatives of foreign embassies, conducting monitoring.

However, the judge said that no one has the right to monitor, viewing it as interference in the affairs of the court. Such statements caused laughter in the hall.

The judge rejected the petition to hold a meeting in the great hall, though larger premises in the neighborhood were empty.

As regards the first application, the judge granted it and read out the indictment.

However, Aliyev demanded explanations for the accusations and he began to explain that the alleged illegal business is activity without registering as a taxpayer or activities requiring special permission.

Aliyev noted that the Society of Legal Education does not engage in commercial activities and provided training for lawyers, legal protection to citizens and a license for this is not necessary.

The judge Sadikhov said that Aliyev is a lawyer and he must understand the nature of the charges.

"The fact of the matter is that I am a lawyer, and charges are not clear," said Aliyev.

After the judge tried to stop Aliyev’s speech, he spoke to the rejection of the court.

In this regard, the judge adjourned the trial and ordered to withdraw the audience.

After the break, Aliyev made a justification for rejection of the court, pointing to the bias of the court, which fully agreed with the prosecutor and rejected all defense motions, excluded from the case file documents seized in his office, and so forth.

In particular, these are bank accounts of the accountant Gulshan Orujova and her sister Afsana

Orujova (according to the investigation, G. Orujova transferred to her sister 119,000 manat, which was allegedly transferred to Aliyev).

However, of the 77 payment orders the investigation submitted only 29, and the signatures in them were forged. "This is a clear falsification, and because of this the investigation has not arranged the examination," Aliyev said.

He reported the political nature of the court for the purpose of the crackdown on the entire civil society.

* Intigam Aliyev was arrested on 8 August 2014 on charges of illegal business, tax evasion and abuse of office. Subsequently, he was also accused of embezzling and forgery.

Amnesty International has recognized him as a "prisoner of conscience". -06C-