Azerbaijani citizen Ivan Svetlichny faces trial in Baku for state treason charges

In a case gripping public attention, the Baku Court for Serious Crimes, presided over by Judge Aygun Gurbanova, convened a preparatory session for the trial of Ivan Svetlichny, accused of state treason.

Svetlichny, an Azerbaijani citizen, stands charged under Article 274 of the Criminal Code, which pertains to high treason, Caliber.Az reports, citing local media sources.

He is suspected of espionage and carrying out tasks on behalf of foreign intelligence services.

Details of the charges and specific actions attributed to Svetlichny will be unveiled when the indictment is formally presented in the upcoming court session.

The trial is set to proceed on February 3, with many eager to learn the full extent of the allegations against Svetlichny in this high-stakes case.

By Tamilla Hasanova