The presentation regarding the extension of the pretrial detention measure selected for Abulfaz Malikov, the head of "Broker" LLC, was considered.

According to information obtained by APA, the presentation of the investigative body was considered reasonable at the session held at the Sabail District Court.

According to the decision, the period of detention of Abulfaz Malikov was extended by 2 months.

It should be noted that Abulfaz Malikov was detained in the State Security Service (SSC) within the framework of the ongoing criminal case against high-ranking officials of the State Customs Committee.

A criminal case was initiated against the head of the company under articles 209.3 (evasion of payment of customs payments, especially when committed in large amounts), 213.3 (evasion of paying taxes - especially when committed in large amounts) and 313 (falsification of duty) of the Criminal Code.

The preliminary investigation in the case continues.