Colombian national detained in Dominican Republic with undeclared cash

money laundering customs violation Las Américas International Airport undeclared cash Mauricio Alberto Ossa Ospina

A Dominican Republic court has ordered one month of preventive detention for Mauricio Alberto Ossa Ospina, a 47-year-old Colombian citizen. Ospina was apprehended at Las Américas International Airport while attempting to board a flight to Panama.

Authorities seized US$600,700 in cash, along with 647,000 Colombian pesos and five euros, which had not been declared to customs. The Public Ministry is investigating the origin of the funds and potential violations involving money laundering, smuggling, and customs regulations.

Entities

Las Américas International Airport · Mauricio Alberto Ossa Ospina · Public Ministry of the Dominican Republic

Sources

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