International media have reported on Azerbaijani national Azim Novruzov in connection with his involvement in energy trading and the oil sector, with increased attention since 2023 over potential ties to business networks linked to Russia.
Several international media outlets report that Azerbaijani national Azim Novruzov has been involved in energy trading and the oil sector, attracting increased attention since 2023 due to alleged connections with Russia-linked business networks.
The UK has sanctioned a major network of shadow oil traders, headed by Tahir Garayev and Etibar Eyyub, a business associate of Igor Sechin, involved in trading Russian oil under sanctions.
Months after the UK imposed sanctions on five Azerbaijani nationals, the investigation into their activities continues with no clear resolution.
As the standoff with Russia’s so-called shadow fleet continues, additional details are emerging. For instance, Adnan Akhmedzade, a senior SOCAR executive detained in Azerbaijan last year, has reportedly begun giving testimony against his close associates.
In a high-profile criminal case involving SOCAR senior manager Adnan Ahmedzade, the controversial British oil trader Azim Novruzov has unexpectedly come into focus.
The network of so-called shadow Azerbaijani oil traders dealing in Russian oil despite sanctions is far more extensive than previously believed.
Azerbaijani citizen Azim Novruzov has been featured in several international media reports for his role in energy trading and the oil industry, attracting growing attention since 2023 due to alleged connections with Russia-linked business networks.
Investigations are ongoing into five Azerbaijani nationals — Tahir Garayev, Akhmed Kerimov, Anar Madatli, Talat Safarov, and Etibar Eyyub — who were placed under UK sanctions in May.
Пятеро граждан Азербайджана — Тахир Гараев, Ахмед Керимов, Анар Мадатли, Талат Сафаров и Этибар Эйюб — оказались под санкциями Великобритании.
