Azerbaijani politician arrested on corruption charge
| Publisher | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty |
| Publication Date | 14 February 2013 |
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February 14, 2013
Gular Ahmadova
An Azerbaijani politician expelled from the ruling party after being implicated in a corruption scandal has been arrested.
The Sabail District Court in Baku ordered Gular Ahmadova to be held in pretrial detention for up to two months.
The Prosecutor-General's Office announced late on February 13 that Ahmadova will be charged with abuse of public office in order to commit embezzlement.
In September, a video appeared online showing Ahmadova, a parliamentary deputy with the ruling New Azerbaijan Party, discussing the size of a bribe required to secure a seat in parliament.
The incident allegedly took place in 2005.
Although corruption is said to be rampant in Azerbaijan, the high-profile exposure of public figures is rare.
Ahmadova faces up to 12 years in prison if found guilty.
Based on reporting by AP and RFE/RL's Azerbaijani Service
Link to original story on RFE/RL website
