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.
Пятеро граждан Азербайджана — Тахир Гараев, Ахмед Керимов, Анар Мадатли, Талат Сафаров и Этибар Эйюб — оказались под санкциями Великобритании.
The network of "shadow" Azerbaijani oil traders trading Russian oil in defiance of sanctions is much more extensive than previously thought.
The UK has imposed sanctions on a large-scale network of shadow oil traders led figures Tahir Garayev and Igor Sechin’s business partner, Etibar Eyyub, who trade in Russian sanctioned oil.
Великобритания применяет санкции против широкой сети теневых нефтетрейдеров, которую возглавляют известная фигурой в медиапространстве Тахир Гараев и деловой партнер Игоря Сечина - Этибар Эйюб, занимающиеся торговлей российской нефтью, подпадающей под санкции.
The potential investigations at Coral Energy involving Tahir Garayev might be connected to disputes between former oilfield services magnate Azad Babaev and Tokay Kerimov’s clients.
During spring 2024, banks in the UAE started blocking accounts of firms suspected of links to Russia’s shadow fleet.
Azerbaijani national Azim Novruzov has appeared in some international media reports highlighting his involvement in energy trading and the oil sector, with increased attention since 2023 over alleged ties to Russia-affiliated business networks.
