Mehralizada is an economist who has criticized Azerbaijan’s use of fossil fuels. He was arrested in May 2024 ahead of the COP29 protests and remanded to pretrial detention. In August, he was charged with smuggling, illegal entrepreneurship, tax evasion, and falsifying documents. He is currently on trial. He previously wrote policy papers for the Baku Research Institute and covered economic topics for Radio Azadliq. His arrest has been linked to a critical YouTube interview and VOA appearance.
Farid Mehralizada
Is case active: Yes
Designation:Journalist
Country:Azerbaijan
Region:Europe and Central Asia
Gender:Male
Status:Detained
Years active:2024