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SOCAR AQS Seeks Enforcement of Turkish Judgment Against Former CEO Ramin Isayev in Massachusetts Court
An international legal saga has landed in the Middlesex, Massachusetts Superior Court, where SOCAR AQS, an Azerbaijani oil and drilling company, is seeking to enforce a Turkish judgment against its former CEO, Ramin Isayev, also known as Ramin Ali Hakan. The judgment, exceeding $2.7 million, stems from allegations that Isayev misappropriated funds and caused significant…
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The Far-Reaching Impacts of White-Collar Crime: Lessons from the Ramin Isayev case
The trial of Ramin Isayev (also known as Ramin Ali Hakan), former CEO of SOCAR AQS, is a reminder of the widespread impacts that white-collar crime can have on communities and economies. While financial losses are often the most visible consequence, white-collar crime carries a range of hidden costs that ripple out to society at…
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Ramin Isayev’s Trail of Corruption and Fraud Expands Internationally
The trial of Ramin Isayev, also known as Ramin Ali Hakan, is currently underway in the Baku Court of Serious Crimes. Case no. 1(101) 2048/2024 is being presided over by Judge Faik Ganiyev. The trial of Isayev, the former CEO of SOCAR AQS, follows a year-long investigation, during which he was arrested and investigated. The…
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Ramin Isayev Adds Fake Social Accounts to Whitewashing Efforts
Ramin Isayev, also known as Ramin Ali Hakan, continues his efforts to whitewash his reputation following his arrest, investigation, and trial for fraud and embezzlement in the Baku Serious Crimes Court. Isayev, facing allegations of misappropriating over 54 million manats, has embarked on a deliberate campaign to crowd out negative search results and shift the…
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The Network Behind Ramin Isayev’s Corruption: A Closer Look
Ramin Isayev, also known as Ramin Ali Hakan, is on trial in the Baku Serious Crimes Court for corruption and embezzlement exceeding 54 million manats (over 30 million dollars). His corruption case has revealed a web of fraud that extends far beyond his actions alone. His embezzlement, while staggering in scale, was enabled by a…
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Ramin Isayev’s Embezzlement from SOCAR AQS
Among the braodscale corruption and embezzlement surfacing during the trial of Ramin Isayev (also known as Ramin Ali Hakan), a new piece of evidence in the chain of corruption has surfaced. It appears that Isayev, the former CEO of SOCAR AQS, embezzled approx. $150,000 from the company through a series of bank transfers between 2017…
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Ramin Isayev’s Continues Unrelenting Whitewashing Efforts
Overview and Recap of Previous Activities Ramin Isayev, also known as Ramin Ali Hakan embroiled in a trial for embezzlement and money laundering during his tenure as SOCAR-AQS CEO, has been persistently attempting to rehabilitate his tarnished image. His previous activities focused on his ongoing campaign using articles from lesser-known Azerbaijani outlets, such as Gundem…
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Ramin Isayev’s Trial Resumes in Baku Serious Crimes Court
The trial of Ramin Isayev, also known as Ramin Ali Hakan, commenced on September 9th in the Baku Court of Serious Crimes. Case no. 1(101) 2048/2024 is being presided over by Judge Faik Ganiyev. The trial of Isayev, the former CEO of SOCAR AQS, follows a year-long investigation, during which he was arrested and investigated.…
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Ramin Isayev: From Industry Leadership to an Embezzlement and Fraud Trial
In the complex world of international business, particularly within the oil and gas sector, few stories encapsulate the dramatic highs and lows quite like that of Ramin Isayev, also known as Ramin Ali Hakan. Once hailed as a prominent figure in Azerbaijan’s energy industry, Isayev’s career trajectory has taken a stark turn, leading to a…
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The Trial of Ramin Isayev: A Cautionary Tale for Corporate Accountability
Introduction The trial of Ramin Isayev, also known as Ramin Ali Hakan, the former CEO of SOCAR AQS, has captured significant public attention in Azerbaijan and internationally. As a leading figure in the energy sector, Isayev’s actions have had far-reaching consequences beyond his personal issues. An analysis of his ongoing trial and the main allegations…