The Prosecutor General's Office and the State Security Service of Azerbaijan have announced that a criminal case against war criminal Ruben Vardanyan has been submitted to court, Azernews reports.
Vardanyan faces multiple charges under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan, including:
- Article 100: Planning and waging a war of aggression
- Article 107: Deportation or forcible transfer of the population
- Article 109: Persecution
- Article 112: Deprivation of liberty contrary to international law
- Article 113: Torture
- Article 114: Mercenary activity
- Article 115: Violation of the laws and customs of war
- Article 116: Violation of international humanitarian law during an armed conflict
- Article 214: Terrorism
- Article 214-1: Financing terrorism
- Article 218: Creation of a criminal association (organization)
- Article 228: Illegal handling of weapons, ammunition, and explosives
- Article 270-1: Acts threatening aviation security
- Article 278: Forcible seizure and retention of power
- Article 279: Forcibly changing the constitutional structure of the state
- Article 318: Illegal crossing of Azerbaijan’s state border
The case alleges Vardanyan committed various acts violating international law and Azerbaijan's sovereignty. A final indictment has been prepared for trial.
