Mammad Ibrahimli Detained by State Security Service Has Been Arrested

Baku: A pre-trial detention measure has been chosen for Mammad Ibrahimli, a member of the Presidium of the Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP), who was detained by the State Security Service (SSS).

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, a decision regarding him was made at the Sabail District Court.

According to the court’s ruling, Mammad Ibrahimli has been placed in pre-trial detention for 2 months and 15 days. He has been charged under Article 278.1 of the Criminal Code, which pertains to actions aimed at seizing state power by force, retaining power by force, or forcibly changing the constitutional order.

APFP chairman Ali Karimli and Presidium member Mammad Ibrahimli were questioned at the State Security Service as part of the investigation being conducted regarding them. After searches were carried out in their homes, they were taken to the State Security Service.

The searches and questioning of Ali Karimli and Mammad Ibrahimli are connected to the criminal case being investigated by the SSS involving Ramiz Mehdiyev. For reference, former head of the Presidential Administration Ramiz Mehdiyev is accused under Articles 278.1 (actions aimed at seizing state power), 274 (treason), and 193-1.3.2 (legalization of property obtained through criminal means) of the Criminal Code.