The department stated that investigations with the members revealed the group’s affiliation with “Wilayat al-Faqih” (Guardianship of the Jurist) in Iran, News.Az reports, citing foreign media.
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Investigations also showed that the members had adopted extremist terrorist ideologies and ideas threatening internal security, the statement added. It said they carried out recruitment and indoctrination operations through secret meetings, in coordination with external parties, with the aim of reaching sensitive positions.
The charges against the members include establishing and running a secret organization, managing the organization on state territory, pledging allegiance and loyalty to external parties, and harming national unity and social peace.
