A fake official who embezzled 100,000 manats sentenced

A sentence has been passed in Baku in the case of Elmeddin Bayramov, who, posing as a high-ranking official of the Ministry of Science and Education, deceived citizens, Oxu.Az reports. According to the decision of the Binagadi District Court, the man, accused under Articles 178.2.2 (fraud committed repeatedly) and 178.2.4 (fraud causing significant damage) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan, was sentenced to 3 years and 6 months in prison.

The 2 days he spent in custody as a suspect and 3 months of house arrest were deducted from the appointed term. Thus, the final term of imprisonment will be 3 years, 2 months and 28 days.

11 people were recognized as victims in the criminal case. It follows from the case materials that E. Bayramov, posing as a high-ranking official of the Ministry of Science and Education, deceived citizens, promising them employment, pension restoration, repair and construction work, etc. The total amount of funds appropriated by him is about 100 thousand manats.

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