The preliminary investigation into the criminal case of Abulfaz Malikov, head of "Broker" LLC, continues.

According to the news obtained by APA, a motion was filed regarding the extension of the pretrial detention measure selected by the investigative body.

The petition was granted at the session held at the Sabail District Court.

According to the decision, Abulfaz Malikov's prison term was extended by 1 month.

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.