Unknown people attacked a businessman and stole a large amount in Ozurgeti town of Western Georgia, Novosti-Georgia reports.

The victim is a citizen of Armenia, 31-year-old Artur Sukasyan. He owns several shops in Guria region.

Sukasyan was attacked in the morning of January 13 at the entrance of his house. Two men wearing masks hit him on the head, and they took away around $11.7 thousand. The businessman was going to go to the Lilo market in Tbilisi in order to buy products for his stores.

Sukasyan is currently in a hospital. According to doctors, his life is not threatened.

Alleged intruders are not detained yet.