Security firm linked to DTX chief’s family wins 16 million manats in state tenders

A private security company reported to be linked to the family of State Security Service (DTX) head Ali Nagiyev has won a series of government tenders worth more than 16 million manats since the beginning of 2026.

According to data published on the unified public procurement portal, “GESCO” OJSC was selected as the winner in several tenders held by state institutions, including the Ministry of Science and Education and the State Service for Property Issues. The contracts cover the organization of security services in cities and regions and total 16,372,687 manats.

Procurement records also show that the company secured more than 18 million manats in government contracts in 2025. This brings the total value of state tenders awarded to the firm over the past two years to more than 34 million manats.

Previous investigations by Meydan TV reported that “GESCO” is owned by Ilham Nagiyev, the son of DTX chief, Colonel General Ali Nagiyev.

It was not possible to obtain comments from the state bodies involved or from the company.