The preliminary investigation of the criminal case against the director of the company “Abroad” LLC and the director of the company “Greencard Azerbaijan”, Rufat Piriyev, accused of fraud, has been concluded.
According to “Gaynarinfo”, the case was sent to the Baku Serious Crimes Court for consideration.
A preliminary court hearing in the case is scheduled for Oct. 16. The meeting will be chaired by Judge Anar Sadigov.
Rufat Piriyev was charged under article 178.3.2 of the Criminal Code (fraud, when committed causing significant damage). 42 people were recognized as victims in the case.
According to case documents, Rufat Piriyev deceived citizens under the pretext of preparing visas. In this sense, law enforcement agencies have received numerous complaints. Based on the complaints, a criminal case was opened against him under article 178.3.2 of the Penal Code and he was registered. In January this year, police officers located Rufat Piriyev and detained him. The Yasamal District Court imposed a preventive detention measure on him for a period of four months.