In the result of necessary investigatory and operative-searching measures taken within the criminal case initiated in Lori Regional Investigative Department of the RA Investigative Committee apparent robbery against the citizen of Kingdom of Norway was disclosed. Three persons were arrested.

Pursuant to initial data, on December 16, 2018 the persons having committed the alleged crime with prior agreement using violence not dangerous for the citizen of Kingdom of Norway stole his sports bag in which there was money in large amount – 750.000 AMD, ID, food, bank credit cards.

On the same day a criminal case was initiated in the RA IC Lori Regional Investigative Department according to the Points 1, 2 and 4 of the Part 2 of the Article 176 and the Part 1 of the Article 324 of RA Criminal Code.

In the result of investigatory and operative-searching measures the person having committed the alleged crime was identified; they were brought to the investigative body and arrested. They are residents of Lori province.

During preliminary investigation the suspects confessed. 750. 000 AMD stolen from the citizen of Kingdom of Norway was confiscated, as well.

Preliminary investigation is ongoing.

Note; Everyone charged with alleged crime offence shall be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law.