{"id":116852,"date":"2025-03-22T14:19:12","date_gmt":"2025-03-22T13:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=116852"},"modified":"2025-03-22T14:19:12","modified_gmt":"2025-03-22T13:19:12","slug":"nigeria-customs-intercepts-undeclared-n289-5bn-at-abuja-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/nigeria-customs-intercepts-undeclared-n289-5bn-at-abuja-airport\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria Customs intercepts undeclared N289.5bn at Abuja airport"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted an undeclared sum of $193,000 (about N289.5 billion) concealed in a carton of yogurt at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.<\/p>\n<p>NCS\u2019s spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja, revealing that the seizure took place on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>He said the suspect was aboard Ethiopian Airlines Flight No. 951 from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<p>Maiwada stated that the operation was based on credible intelligence and a thorough baggage inspection of an inbound passenger.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cActing on intelligence, Customs officers conducted a detailed inspection, leading to the discovery of the concealed cash,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He explained that the undeclared funds violate the Anti-Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022 and the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Both Acts mandate that travelers carrying over $10,000 (or its equivalent in negotiable instruments) must declare it to Customs upon arrival or departure.<\/p>\n<p>Maiwada explained that advanced scanning technology helped detect the unusual density of the suspect\u2019s luggage.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe seized money has been formally handed over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for further investigation and possible prosecution.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs required by law, we are handing over the forfeited funds to the EFCC for further necessary action,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>He reaffirmed the NCS\u2019s commitment to enforcing financial regulations and curbing illicit financial flows across borders<\/p>\n<p>He also urged travelers to comply with the legal requirement to declare any cash or negotiable instruments exceeding the approved threshold when entering or leaving Nigeria.<\/p>\n<div class=\"yj6qo\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"adL\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted an undeclared sum of $193,000 (about N289.5 billion) concealed in a carton of yogurt at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. 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