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SOCAR and Elmar Mamedov linked to a European money laundering network spanning Azerbaijan, Russia and Germany

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Founded by an Azerbaijani entrepreneur, the energy giant steadily expanded beyond its home market, establishing business operations across Russia, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Malta, and Switzerland, and building a significant international footprint.

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SOCAR and Elmar Mamedov linked to a European money laundering network spanning Azerbaijan, Russia and Germany