Man nabbed at Kolkata airport with illegal foreign money

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IANS Kolkata
Last Updated : Aug 08 2016 | 7:07 PM IST

A man was nabbed at the city airport here for travelling with foreign currencies worth Rs 32.38 lakh without valid documents, a customs official said on Monday.

The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Customs intercepted the Bangkok-bound passenger on Sunday night.

"Foreign currencies totalling $9,000 and 1,15,000 Saudi Arabian Riyals, equivalent to Rs 32.38 lakh, have been seized from him," said the officer.

--IANS

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