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Conversebank awarded the guard who neutralized the robber in the branch of the bank

YEREVAN, May 3. /ARKA/. On Tuesday, the management of CJSC “Conversebank” awarded its staff and on duty police officer who neutralized the attacker trying to rob Nor-Nork branch of the bank.

On March 29, there was an armed attack on Nor-Nork branch of Conversebank. Due to the coolness and professionalism of the bank’s employees and on duty police officer, the police neutralized the attempt of armed robber without risking the lives of employees and the customers. The work of the branch was restored in normal mode the next day.

The management of the bank awarded the Certificate of Thanks and money award to the police officer, senior sergeant Mikael Hovsepyan for professionalism and bravery.

Expressing his gratitude to Hovsepyan and the staff of the branch, Executive Director of Conversebank Tigran Davtyan emphasized the importance of professionalism in any job.

Head of Security Department of Armenian Police Khachik Asatryan attended the awarding ceremony.

Conversebank cjsc was registered on December 20, 1993. From February 2007 Argentinean entrepreneur of Armenian origin Eduardo Ernekyan became its owner with the share of 95%. The remaining 5% belongs to Armenian Apostolic Church.
According to the data of “ARKA”, as of December 31, 2010 the assets of the bank were about 89.7 billion drams, liabilities – about 73.2 billion drams, total capital of the bank – 16.4 billion drams, credit investments – 42.8 billion drams, liabilities to the clients – 55.7 billion drams, net income in 2010 – 1.4 billion drams.

As of December 31 Conversebank has 28 branches. -0-

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