Azerbaijan ministry starts investigations into illegal financing at RT Baku office

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan has begun investigations based on operational information received regarding the Baku branch of Russia Today Information Agency (Sputnik Azerbaijan) continuing its activities on the basis of illegal financing, despite its accreditation being suspended in February 2025.

Report informs, citing the ministry that on June 30, operational search measures were conducted at the branch office, and there are detainees:

"Additional information about the operation will be provided later," the ministry said.