The Azerbaijani authorities have transferred the "criminal case" against the Armenian leaders of Nagorno-Karabakh to the court.

The relevant information was disseminated by the press service of the Prosecutor General's Office of Azerbaijan, reports APA news agency.

The Armenian leaders of Nagorno-Karabakh are accused of "acts of aggression, occupation, genocide, other crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, terrorism, the financing of terrorism, and numerous other criminal offenses committed against the Republic of Azerbaijan and its people," among many other crimes.

Fifteen people are charged under this "criminal case" in connection with 2,548 episodes.

"At the same time, the criminal case regarding other individuals accused of committing numerous crimes has been separated into a distinct proceeding, and the preliminary investigation is ongoing.

“The Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan, based on substantial grounds that many individuals suspected or identified as witnesses in these episodes are located in the territory of the Republic of Armenia, invites the relevant authorities of the Republic of Armenia to cooperate.

“The Prosecutor General of the Republic of Azerbaijan approved the indictment on December 16, 2024, and submitted it to the Baku Military Court for consideration," APA added.