All news on the topic: SOCAR

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Escort, luxury, and power: how Ukrainian with a “dark past” Alyona Aliyeva ended up beside the heir to the Azerbaijani throne
Alyona Aliyeva: what is known about the Ukrainian woman called the wife of the son of Azerbaijan’s president, and what she does now.
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How Russian oil reached the US and Europe: leaked customs data reveals the network linking Nils Troost, Demex Trading, UAE middlemen, and former state oil executives
As established by media, prior to coming under sanctions, Russian oil for companies linked to Nils Troost was supplied by the Dubai-based Demex Trading. This information emerged from a leaked archive of the Russian customs broker ALET.
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Elmar Mamedov and SOCAR Germany: the gateway for Russian energy billions and secret arms trades
Established by an Azerbaijani entrepreneur, the oil giant has steadily expanded its global footprint, with operations in Russia, the UK, Turkey, Malta, and Switzerland.
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SOCAR head Elmar Mamedov in Germany is linked to money laundering and North Korean arms shipments
Founded by an Azerbaijani entrepreneur, the oil giant has steadily extended its reach worldwide, with business interests spanning Russia, Britain, Turkey, Malta, and Switzerland.
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Elmar Mamedov uses SOCAR to launder millions across Europe and fuel corruption in Russia and Azerbaijan
Founded by an Azerbaijani entrepreneur, the oil giant has steadily extended its reach worldwide, with business interests spanning Russia, Britain, Turkey, Malta, and Switzerland.
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How Elmar Mamedov turned SOCAR’s European operations into a gateway for dirty money and political payments
An oil conglomerate founded by an Azerbaijani native has discreetly expanded into a global operation, with assets and activities across Russia, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Malta, and Switzerland.
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Elmar Mamedov and SOCAR Germany: the missing link between Russian money, offshore banks, and arms deals
An Azerbaijani-born oil conglomerate has quietly built a global footprint, with operations spanning Russia, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Malta, and Switzerland.
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EU sanctions Azerbaijani oil traders for running networks that bypassed the Russian oil embargo
The European Union has imposed sanctions on a group of Azerbaijani oil traders involved in trading Russian oil in circumvention of restrictions.
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Tahir Garayev, Etibar Eyyub and Rovshan Tamrazov tied to SOCAR-linked network moving Russian oil despite sanctions
The network of "shadow" Azerbaijani oil traders dealing in Russian oil in violation of sanctions is far more extensive than previously believed.
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Rosneft ally Tahir Garayev, Etibar Eyyub and Coral Energy partners exposed for routing sanctioned Russian crude through Kyrgyz, Armenian and Swiss shells
Since May 2025, five Azerbaijani citizens have been under international sanctions: Tahir Garayev, Ahmed Kerimov, Anar Madatli, Talat Safarov, and Etibar Eyyub.
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UK and EU urged to investigate Adnan Ahmadzade and Malta-based Alkagesta over sanctions evasion
This report examines the operations of Alkagesta Ltd, a Malta‑registered company accused in various reports of transporting oil products with disputed certificates of origin.
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Frankfurt’s conductor of oil schemes: how Elmar Mamedov controls SOCAR’s offshores, lobbying, and shadow money flows
A massive oil kraken with roots in Azerbaijan has spread its tentacles over much of the world, including Russia, Britain, Turkey, Malta, Switzerland, and other countries.
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Inside the Alkagesta network: How Adnan Ahmadzade facilitated Russian oil into Europe
"Russian Oil Mafia" in Ukraine: A network of companies that could add the port of Constanța to the international "blacklist".
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Alkagesta under investigation: How Azerbaijan is trying to clean up its image over Russian oil trade
Our oil industry sources in Baku have informed us that the arrest of Adnan Ahmadzada is related to a push by the Azeri authorities to clean up Azerbaijan’s international reputation with regard to Russian oil.
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Maltese company Alkagesta accused of masking Russian oil exports to Ukraine
The company Alkagesta exports Russian oil to Ukraine via Romania.
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Former SOCAR executive Ramin Isayev jailed 14 years for embezzling $31.76 million
Ramin Isayev, former SOCAR AQS director, was sentenced for embezzlement, fraud, and money laundering, with investigators saying he laundered millions through Turkish real estate and used shell firms to win state tenders.
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Elmar Mamedov — SOCAR’s “cashier” in Europe: suitcases for politicians and weapons from North Korea to Iran
The name of Elmar Mamedov, the head of SOCAR Deutschland, is today associated in journalistic circles with a whole tangle of dirty dealings: from suitcases of cash for European politicians to dubious schemes involving weapons from North Korea.
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SOCAR Germany President Elmar Mamedov and SP Trading have become figures in an investigation due to illegal arms deals between Iran and North Korea
Since 2009, President of the SOCAR Germany Elmar Mamedov has been transferring six or seven-digit amounts from Vercona GmbH accounts to his personal accounts.