Thursday, 28 November 2013 - 04:36
Woman hides €360k in suitcase handle
Customs officers at Schiphol found 360,000 euros in the rods of three suitcases of a Chinese woman. Money was also found behind the screen of her laptop.The 27 - year-old woman was transferred to the FIOD on suspicion of money laundering. She was led before the magistrate Tuesday, who ruled she was to be detained for 14 days, announced the Ministry of Finance Wednesday.
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Wikimedia commons The woman had just arrived from Ecuador. The money was rolled up and wrapped in carbon paper, presumably to deceive the x-rays of customs. Anyone, entering or leaving the European Union, with more than 10,000 euros in their possession, must declare it at customs. The aim is to counter illegal activities, such as money laundering or terrorist financing. FIOD and military police work together at the airport in the so-called 'Cash Alliance.' The investigating team focuses mainly on smuggling and sources of large amounts of money.
Mk2010
Wikimedia commons The woman had just arrived from Ecuador. The money was rolled up and wrapped in carbon paper, presumably to deceive the x-rays of customs. Anyone, entering or leaving the European Union, with more than 10,000 euros in their possession, must declare it at customs. The aim is to counter illegal activities, such as money laundering or terrorist financing. FIOD and military police work together at the airport in the so-called 'Cash Alliance.' The investigating team focuses mainly on smuggling and sources of large amounts of money.
