The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigation into Rajesh Kumar over the alleged failure to declare $29,000 (Twenty-Nine Thousand Dollars) at the airport in Lagos.
Rajesh Kumar, who was en route to India via Emirates Airline, was intercepted by officers of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) and subsequently handed over to the EFCC for further investigation.
Receiving the suspects and the seized currency, Ahmed Ghali, acting director of EFCC Lagos Office 2, commended the Customs Command for the interception.
Ghali, who was represented by EFCC official, Amachree Ibinabo, emphasized that the law allows individuals to travel with up to $10,000, as long as it is truthfully declared.
He noted that while the EFCC remains committed to public sensitisation, it will also ensure that offenders are held accountable.
“Nobody will stop you from travelling with your cash, regardless of the amount, as long as you declare it,” Ibinabo stated.
“This case will be properly investigated and prosecuted accordingly.”
