Ministry of Internal Affairs: Three foreign nationals have been arrested for robbing other foreign nationals – the accused inflicted physical injuries on the victims inside their own apartment, bound their hands and feet, and stole 2,000 GEL

Three foreign nationals have been arrested. According to the investigation, they gained entry into the temporary residence of two other foreign nationals through deception. Once inside, they inflicted physical injuries on the victims, bound their hands and feet using adhesive tape, and—threatening to kill them with a bladed weapon—stole 2,000 GEL belonging to them, after which they fled the scene.

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, law enforcement officers apprehended the accused, following operational measures and investigative actions.

"Officers from the Isani-Samgori Main Division of the Tbilisi Police Department (under the Ministry of Internal Affairs) have arrested three foreign nationals on charges of committing robbery as a group.

The investigation established that the perpetrators gained entry into the temporary residence of two foreign nationals through deception. Once inside, they inflicted physical injuries on the victims, bound their hands and feet with adhesive tape, and—threatening to kill them with a bladed weapon—stole 2,000 GEL belonging to them, after which they fled the scene.

Law enforcement officers apprehended the accused, following a series of operational measures and investigative actions.

The investigation is being conducted under Article 179 of the Criminal Code of Georgia, which carries a penalty of up to 12 years of imprisonment," reads the statement.