SOCIETY
Leyla and Arif Yunusovs` attempt to escape investigation prevented
Baku, April 29 (AZERTAC). Despite receiving a written notification and multiple telephone calls over being interrogated as a witness on a concrete crime investigated by the grave crimes investigation department of the Prosecutor General`s Office, chairperson of the Institute for Peace and Democracy Leyla Yunusova and the Institute`s expert Arif Yunusov eluded the inquiry without a good excuse. Although Arif Yunusov left the hospital after undergoing treatment for hypertensic crisis on April 28, he attempted to withdraw large sum of cash from a bank instead of testifying on a case.
With assistance of employees of some foreign embassies, Leyla and Arif Yunusovs attempted to leave the country, but their attempt failed as they were prevented at the Heydar Aliyev International Airport from escaping the investigation and flying to one of European countries. In accordance with the decision of the Yasamal district court, the Yunusovs` documents and belongings including a foreign property document and others were seized as evidence.
The search in the Yunusovs` office and flat were conducted in line with the court`s decision.
Leyla Yunusova was questioned as a witness and Arif Yunusov was sent again to the hospital after his health deteriorated.
Leyla Yunusova`s lawyer accompanied her at all stages of the inquiry. The investigation is under way.