Russian woman held with Rs 24 lakh worth US dollars at IGI

A Russian woman has been held for carrying US dollars worth over Rs 24 Lakh in an unauthorised manner at the Delhi airport here.
Officials said the incident occurred yesterday when G Khosiyatkhan arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) to take a flight to Bishkek and her suspicious movements were detected by CISF security personnel.
"USD 34,950 were recovered from the woman's inner wear after she was frisked. She was later handed over to Customs authorities," a Central Industrial Security Force spokesperson said.
The spokesperson said the lady was not able to give any substantial proof or reason for carrying such huge cash.

The estimated cost of the foreign currency, he said, is more than Rs 24.11 lakh.