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VTB Bank (Armenia) ATM robbery attempt reported in Yerevan

YEREVAN, December 16. /ARKA/. An ATM of VTB Bank (Armenia) in Yerevan Baghramyan Street was blown up this night, the press office of the bank reported Friday morning.
But the wrongdoers failed in their attempt to take money from it. They only inflicted a slight damage to the bank.

The Investigative Committee is probing into the incident now.

VTB Bank (Armenia) has 155 ATMs across Armenia.

VTB Bank Armenia (Armenian Savings Bank before June 2006) joined VTB Group in April 2004.

VTB, the second largest bank of Russia, holds 100% of shares of VTB Bank (Armenia). VTB Bank (Armenia) has 67 branches all over Armenia’s territory – the largest branch network in the country.

VTB Bank (Armenia) is reckoned among leaders for general indicators. –0—

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