Two arrested at Delhi airport for smuggling foreign currency worth over Rs 91 Lakh
Based on a tip-off, the two accused were intercepted by officials of the Customs department when they were set to fly to Bangkok on flight SG 87 on April 20 from Terminal 3 of the airport.
A thorough search led to the recovery of € 96,000, concealed in their belongings, as per an official statement. The passengers allegedly admitted that they were trying to smuggle the currency.
Officials have seized the foreign currency under Section 110 of the Customs Act, 1962. The currency is liable for confiscation under Section 113 of the same Act, in conjunction with provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999.
Both the accused have been arrested under Section 104 of the Customs Act, and further investigation is underway, as per the statement.
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