EURASIAN BANK INFORMS ON BLASTING OF A NON-WORKING ATM IN AKSU
Press Release, Almaty, 28 February 2020
On 27 February 2020, at 10:39 p.m., an unknown person blew up an out-of-operation ATM in the self-service area of Outlet No. 1291 of Eurasian Bank in the Aksu Town of the Pavlodar Region.
According to the Kuzet & Co. security guard’s statement, being on a post, he noticed through the monitor that at about 10:18 p.m. a young guy entered the 24-hour self-service area and began to make suspicious actions with an ATM. A Kuzet & Co. LLP employee immediately contacted a quick response service. At that moment, an unknown man walked away from the ATM, and then a powerful explosion occurred.
Fortunately, there were no victims at the scene. In addition, the ATM, which was blown up for stealing of funds, did not work as early as 21 February 2020 due to technical preventive measures and on the same day the Bank employees withdrew all funds from it. On the ATM itself there was an announcement about its condition.
The Outlet is currently closed until 1 March 2020. All other Outlets operate as before and are adequately equipped.
The Bank has already appealed to law enforcement agencies and has taken the necessary measures to find an unsuccessful attacker. Prophylactic measures have also been taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The Bank urges not to seek illegal enrichment ways and reminds about criminal liability for such actions.
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