French National Receives Decade-Long Sentence for Espionage in AzerbaijanMon 16th Mar, 2026An Azerbaijani court has sentenced a French citizen to ten years in prison after finding him guilty of espionage activities related to Azerbaijan's defense partnerships. Officials claim the French citizen organized meetings between the Azerbaijani national and French intelligence agents, facilitating the exchange of sensitive information. During the legal proceedings, the French citizen acknowledged some of the accusations, specifically his interactions with embassy staff, but denied knowingly engaging in espionage. The sentencing comes during a period of improved relations between Azerbaijan and France, following a previous phase of diplomatic friction. The French citizen convicted of espionage is expected to be deported upon completion of his sentence.

Source: The Munich Eye March 17, 2026 00:44 UTC