French national's spying conviction upheld by Azerbaijan court
- An Azerbaijani appeal court has upheld the 10-year sentence of a French national, Martin Ryan, for “espionage", in a case that arose against a backdrop of tensions between Paris and Baku.
- Issued on: 31/07/2026 - 22:39 1 min Reading time The trial of the businessman, who had been living in Azerbaijan for four years at the time of his arrest in December 2023, began in January 2025.
- On 16 March, Martin Ryan was found guilty of spying on behalf of Paris, charges that France has denied.
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- An Azerbaijani appeal court has upheld the 10-year sentence of a French national, Martin Ryan, for “espionage", in a case that arose against a backdrop of tensions between Paris and Baku.
- Issued on: 31/07/2026 - 22:39 1 min Reading time The trial of the businessman, who had been living in Azerbaijan for four years at the time of his arrest in December 2023, began in January 2025.
- On 16 March, Martin Ryan was found guilty of spying on behalf of Paris, charges that France has denied.
Sources: RFI