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The Prosecutor General's Office and the State Security Service of Azerbaijan have announced that a criminal case against war criminal Ruben Vardanyan has been submitted to court, Azernews reports.

Vardanyan faces multiple charges under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan, including:

• Article 100: Planning and waging a war of aggression
• Article 107: Deportation or forcible transfer of the population
• Article 109: Persecution
• Article 112: Deprivation of liberty contrary to international law
• Article 113: Torture
• Article 114: Mercenary activity
• Article 115: Violation of the laws and customs of war
• Article 116: Violation of international humanitarian law during an armed conflict
• Article 214: Terrorism
• Article 214-1: Financing terrorism
• Article 218: Creation of a criminal association (organization)
• Article 228: Illegal handling of weapons, ammunition, and explosives
• Article 270-1: Acts threatening aviation security
• Article 278: Forcible seizure and retention of power
• Article 279: Forcibly changing the constitutional structure of the state
• Article 318: Illegal crossing of Azerbaijan’s state border

The case alleges Vardanyan committed various acts violating international law and Azerbaijan's sovereignty. A final indictment has been prepared for trial.