The term of arrest of a Frenchman accused of espionage has been extended

The Sabail court in Baku extended for another 4 months the term of arrest of French citizen Martin Ryan, accused of espionage. The CEO of the private company Mercorama LC, registered in Azerbaijan, was arrested on December 4, 2023. He categorically denied the charges against him. The defense appealed the decision on Ryan’s pre-trial detention, but the appeals court rejected the complaint.