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 (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Rihannaaa at 21-11-2012 10:11 AM (12 years ago) (f)
Na money laudering offence be that
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Posted: at 21-11-2012 10:11 AM (12 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 (12 years ago) | Newbie
dizhadah at 21-11-2012 12:43 PM (12 years ago) (f)
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 (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
and they
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