Bank of Georgia branch robbed in Digomi, Tbilisi
According to reports, the robbers made off with an unspecified amount of money from the bank. Photo: IPN.
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A Bank of Georgia branch in Digomi, Tbilisi was robbed earlier today.
According to reports, the robbers made off with an unspecified amount of money from the bank.
- UPDATED: Bank of Georgia branch in Zugdidi taken hostage by robbers
- UPDATE: Interior Ministry says all hostages released, operation to detain attacker continues
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has launched an investigation, and says it will release additional details later.
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