India News | Foreign Currency Worth Rs 2.3 Cr Seized from Dubai-bound Passenger

Kochi, Aug 25 (PTI) A man was intercepted by the security wing of the Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) for allegedly carrying foreign currency worth Rs 2.3 crore without valid documents.

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The currencies were found concealed in a secret compartment of a bag of the Dubai-bound passenger during a security check on Wednesday evening, an airport official said.

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The passenger, identified as Thoppil Yousuf, a native of Muvattupuzha in Ernakulam district, was later handed over to the Customs department.

Airport sources said the bag contained Saudi Rials worth Rs 2.3 crore.

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