Bank of Georgia says they are in coordination with Ministry of Internal Affairs and act in accordance with their instructions

Bank of Georgia has released a statement about the attack on its Zugdidi branch. According to the bank, they are in coordination with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and act in accordance with their instructions.

"We are in full coordination with the Ministry of Internal Affairs. We are acting in accordance with their instructions. We will do our best to complete the process peacefully," the Bank of Georgia says in the statement.

The Zugdidi branch of Bank of Georgia has been attacked by an armed person, who has taken 19 people hostage.