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Customs intercepts $193,000 concealed in yoghurt carton at Abuja Airport

The Nigeria Customs Service intercepted $193,000 concealed in a yoghurt carton at Abuja Airport on March 20, 2025.
Comptroller Olumide Adebisi confirmed that the suspect, Kamilu Abdullahi Sarina, violated the Anti-Money Laundering Act 2022 by failing to declare the funds.
The intercepted cash was handed over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for further investigation, as failure to declare cash over $10,000 can lead to penalties including forfeiture and imprisonment.

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