EFCC quizzes man over undeclared $420,900, £5,825, CFA3.95 million cash
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced an investigation into the case of one Ahmad Salisu, arrested by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) over an alleged concealment of foreign currency at the Kano port of entry.
EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale said in a statement on Tuesday that Mr Salisu was intercepted by customs operatives during a routine check on Monday at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano.
According to him, Mr Salisu failed to declare the sum of $420,900, £5,825, CFA3,946,500 and Cameronian CFA 224,000 in his possession.
”Upon physical inspection, it was revealed that the cash was meticulously concealed in a polythene bag covered by cloth and other fabrics in the luggage of the suspect.
”The suspect, upon arrest, reportedly disclosed that he was transporting the funds on behalf of his brother, Auwal Ahmad, who is still in Saudi Arabia.
”The funds are to be delivered to two individuals, Yusuf Adamu and Abdulhamid Rabiu, who were also arrested upon their arrival to claim the monies.
”Following preliminary interrogation and documentation, the NCS formally handed over the trio and the recovered funds to the EFCC for further investigation and prosecution,” he said.
Mr Oyewale said the suspects would be charged to court as soon as the investigation was concluded.
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