Gubad Ibadoglu

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Gubad Ibadoglu is under house arrest in relation to false charges of possessing religious extremist materials.

On July 23, 2023, police arrested world-renowned political economist and civil activist Gubad Ibadoglu on counterfeit money charges, widely recognized as fabricated and in retaliation for his political activities. During the arrest, law enforcement physically assaulted Ibadoglu and his wife. He was charged with “manufacturing with a view of selling, and also buying or selling of counterfeit money, state securities either foreign currency, or securities in foreign currency by an organized group” (Art. 204.3.1 ACC).

In August 2023, prosecutors accusedIbadoglu of possessing religious extremist materials after allegedly finding electric copies of approximately 50 books authored by Turkish theologian Fethullah Gülen on computers in his office. Ibadoglu and his family have denied the accusation. He was charged with “manufacturing, storing or distributing religious extremist materials, i.e. materials calling for the implementation of religious extremist activities or justifying such activity, either justifying the need for such activities” (Art. 167-3.1 ACC).

On April 22, 2024, the Narimanov District Court placed Ibadoglu under house arrest.

Ibadoglu’s health has seriously deteriorated in pretrial detention. According to his family, he has been denied adequate medical care.