Memmed Guseynov Azerbaijani crime boss Date of Birth: 04.11.1960 Country: Azerbaijan

1. Early Years and the "Shusha Crisis"
2. Meeting "Mountain Dzhavanchir" and Rising in the Criminal Underworld
3. 1993: The Title of "Thief-in-Law"
4. Assassination and Death

Early Years and the "Shusha Crisis"

Born in Masally in 1961, Masalli Mamedov, also known as "Masally Maмед," first encountered the legal system at the tender age of 17. His father, Isgender Guseynov, a department store manager, took the blame for an assault committed by police officers on one of his female employees, effectively clearing his daughter's name.

Upon hearing this, 18-year-old Maмед confronted the police, demanding that they withdraw their charges. However, his pleas were ignored, and he was sentenced to three years of forced labor for his audacity. Shortly after this incident, Maмед traveled to Baku and attended a party with his student cousin. During the gathering, his cousin quarreled with a boy who insulted a girl. Unable to tolerate such disrespect, Maмед used a knife to confront the boy, resulting in the young boy's death. Maмед was initially sentenced to death for this act, but his father's influence once again proved instrumental in saving his son from execution. His sentence was reduced to 15 years of imprisonment in the infamous "Shusha Crisis" prison.

Within this brutal environment, Maмед witnessed firsthand the arbitrary and unjust treatment of inmates. Determined to challenge this oppressive regime, he targeted and punished a prison informer who was complicit in the violation of prisoners' rights. This action led to his expulsion from the "Shusha Crisis". Maмед was then transferred to the even harsher Grozny prison...

Meeting "Mountain Dzhavanchir" and Rising in the Criminal Underworld

Before Maмед entered Grozny, word of his defiance at "Shusha Crisis" had spread among the inmates. Each prisoner knew that this young man from Azerbaijan stood up for himself and refused to tolerate injustice. One of the inmates at Grozny was the late "Mountain Dzhavanchir," a renowned "thief-in-law" who had yet to receive the formal title. Together, they formed an alliance and fought against the unfairness prevalent within the prison.

After completing his sentence in Grozny, Maмед was transferred to Colony No. 6 in Baku, Russia. However, his refusal to abide by prison rules led him back to Russian soil. This time, his "home" was the "Tsentralny" temporary detention center in Vologda. Undeterred, Maмед implemented criminal rules and established stability within this volatile environment. His actions caught the attention of the prison administration, and he was transferred to the notorious "Matrosskaya Tishina" prison.

During his time at "Matrosskaya Tishina," Maмед played a pivotal role in quelling a prison uprising. This act of courage further enhanced his reputation and drew the admiration of influential "thieves-in-law" from across the criminal world. Recognizing his authority and influence, they offered him the coveted title of "thief-in-law." However, Maмед declined the offer, fully aware of the responsibilities and risks associated with such a status.

1993: The Title of "Thief-in-Law"

Released from prison in March 1992, Maмед married on his birthday, November 4, of the same year, but his involvement in criminal activities continued. In December 1993, at the "Leyla" Wedding Palace in Baku, he was officially inducted as a "thief-in-law" by a council of respected crime lords, including "Lohtu Bakhtiyar," "Sabirabadly Hikmet," "Mountain Dzhavanchir," "Yetim Guseyn," "Anvar Sovetsky," and "Iravanly Faig." Despite his induction, Maмед would face additional criminal charges and convictions throughout his life, including a three-year sentence for drug possession in 2010.

Assassination and Death

According to some accounts, Maмед was poisoned in prison in 2006 while incarcerated in Baku for illegal possession of a weapon. A fellow inmate allegedly slipped poison into his food, leading to severe health complications. Masally Maмед died due to these health issues in 2011. However, other sources claim that Maмед passed away on March 21, 2011, while serving a sentence at Colony No. 1.