EFCC asks for passengers more than $ 59 thousand at Lagos Airport

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has begun an investigation into a Duru Ikechukwu Damian due to alleged ownership of $ 59,000.

Damian was arrested on Monday by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for allegedly failed to declare money at Murtala Muhammated International Airport, Lagos.

The Commission confirmed the development in a post at the official X grip on Wednesday.

The suspect was handed over to EFCC on Tuesday by the Customs and Excise Area Supervisor at the airport, Ei Harrison.

The post reads: “Damian was intercepted by Customs Operations on Monday, during a routine examination at anti -money laundering/fighting the financing of the terrorist currency declaration (AML/CFT). He was scheduled to travel to Dubai with Emirates flights.

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“The suspect reportedly stated that only $ 10,000, but the search revealed an additional $ 49,000, so the total amount owned was $ 59,000.”

In his remarks at the forum, Harrison said the process was part of the ongoing law enforcement steps at the airport.

“Today (Tuesday), we have the process that we have carried out during a certain period of time. When we intercept the currency, we need to submit to the right government institutions.

“We have been sensitive and public announcements. At the airport, the announcement was made at the interval of the need for travelers to declare their currencies, and electronic signs in the hall display these messages. However, at the interval, we also have people who failed to comply with the laws and regulations that still exist,” the supervisor stated.