WTF : Customs arrests passenger with $320,000 at Lagos airport

LAGOS — The Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Command of Nigeria Customs Service yesterday arrested a passenger with over $320,000 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, about boarding a Qatar Airways flight bound for Doha, in the Gulf region.



The passenger identified as Onwuekwe  Anthony Chidi, was checking in on Qatar Airways, when he declared the money, but could not explain the source of the currency as well as show adequate proof of his business to officials of Customs at the airport.

The passenger and the money have been handed over to officials of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for further investigations.

According to a statement signed by the Customs Area Controller, Mr. Eporwei Charles,    “About  13.00 hours on November 19, 2012, a  passenger by name Onwuekwe Anthony Chidi, with passport number A04086671 was checking in on Qatar Airways, he declared the sum of $320,000  on both forms CDFIA and CDFIB but could not explain the source of the currency nor show adequate proof of his business to the Customs officer.”

Meanwhile the money and suspect have been handed over to the EFCC for further investigations.

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Posted: at 21-11-2012 08:19 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac

none of ur bizz stupid custom,na bad belle dey worry una,very annoying set of fools,he declared d money,n dats it.

Posted: at 21-11-2012 10:14 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac

If they investigate very well, dat money will belong to one of d governors or top govt official.

Posted: at 21-11-2012 10:53 AM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero

true yarn. 

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Posted: at 21-11-2012 11:38 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Efcc should investicate politicians and leave bussiness men alone,hw much is 320k?not enough to buy 8trucks of AGO.what offence did he commit by declaring the money...stupid

Posted: at 21-11-2012 11:53 AM (11 years ago) | Newbie

Like EFCC like POLICE. MtcheeeEeeeeewwwwwww

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Posted: at 21-11-2012 12:00 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac

hmmmmmmmm

Posted: at 21-11-2012 12:36 PM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero

have they lost their money   and they
want source after declaration.
I think how someone gets his /her money is not
anyone's business. as far as the person
did not steal or kill.

Posted: at 21-11-2012 12:43 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac

so after that what will happen to the money

Posted: at 21-11-2012 01:06 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac

kkk

Posted: at 21-11-2012 01:23 PM (11 years ago) | Hero