Bank fraudster arrested in Armenia

YEREVAN, August 5. /ARKA/. A man wanted in the United States on suspicion of bank fraud was arrested in Zvartnots Airport, Armenia, on Monday, the press office of Armenian Police Department reports.  The suspect was taken in Yerevan police’s custody.

The National Bureau of Interpol in Armenia and Armenian Prosecutor General’s Office were immediately informed about this arrest. -0–

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