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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted $1.1 million and 135,900 Saudi Riyals in undeclared international forex on the Mallam Aminu Kano Worldwide Airport, Kano.
In a press release on Thursday, NCS spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada disclosed that the money was found hid in packs of palm dates throughout a bodily examination of a passenger’s baggage.
Passenger Convicted, Cash Forfeited
The passenger, who had arrived from Saudi Arabia on Saudi Airline flight No. SV401, was arrested and subsequently convicted in court docket for failing to declare the foreign exchange.
The court docket ordered the forfeiture of the undeclared funds to the Federal Authorities, citing the provisions of the Cash Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act of 2022.
“Consistent with established procedures, the suspect and the seized foreign exchange have been handed over to the Financial and Monetary Crimes Fee (EFCC) for additional investigation and essential authorized motion,” Maiwada acknowledged.
Customs Warns Towards Violating Monetary Rules
The NCS emphasised that this seizure underscores its dedication to implementing monetary rules and stopping illicit monetary flows throughout Nigeria’s borders.
Maiwada urged vacationers to declare any money or negotiable devices exceeding the authorised threshold when getting into or leaving Nigeria.
“Non-compliance with these rules constitutes a violation of Nigerian legislation and attracts extreme penalties. The service, due to this fact, urges the general public to stick strictly to those necessities to keep away from authorized penalties,” he warned.
Customs Reaffirms Dedication to Border Safety
The NCS, underneath the management of Comptroller-Normal Adewale Adeniyi, stays dedicated to combating smuggling, illicit monetary transactions, and different transborder crimes.
“This newest seizure highlights the service’s unwavering dedication to defending the nation’s financial pursuits and guaranteeing compliance with monetary rules,” Maiwada concluded.
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