Kano Airport: EFCC probes suspect after large currency seizure

EFCC Nigeria Customs Service money laundering currency interception Kano Airport

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into Haruna Yusuf following the interception of large sums of undeclared foreign currency at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) recovered a total of $73,000, £15,957, and 827,800 Saudi Riyals during routine screenings between August 8 and August 12, 2026.

The seizures occurred in two separate incidents. On August 8, officers discovered 827,800 Saudi Riyals and $53,300 concealed inside footwear within an unaccompanied piece of Saudi Air luggage. On August 12, a secondary screening using non-intrusive inspection technology flagged luggage belonging to Yusuf, arriving on an Ethiopian Airlines flight, which contained $20,000 and £15,957 hidden inside sportswear shoes.

The suspect and the recovered funds were handed over to the EFCC Kano Zonal Directorate for further investigation and potential prosecution for violations of anti-money laundering laws.

Entities

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission · Friday S. Ebelo · Haruna Yusuf · Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport · Nigeria Customs Service

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[● 3 SOURCES] On August 8, 2026, officers intercepted unaccompanied Saudi Air luggage containing 827,800 Saudi Riyals and $53,300 concealed inside footwear. www.worldstagenews.com · www.nationalaccordnewspaper.com · www.lindaikejisblog.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The EFCC Kano Zonal Directorate has commenced an investigation into suspect Haruna Yusuf. www.worldstagenews.com · www.nationalaccordnewspaper.com · www.lindaikejisblog.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Nigeria Customs Service intercepted undeclared foreign currencies at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. www.worldstagenews.com · www.nationalaccordnewspaper.com · www.lindaikejisblog.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The total intercepted currencies included $73,000, £15,957, and 827,800 Saudi Riyals. www.worldstagenews.com · www.nationalaccordnewspaper.com · www.lindaikejisblog.com
[● 3 SOURCES] On August 12, 2026, luggage belonging to Haruna Yusuf arrived on Ethiopian Airlines flight ET941 containing $20,000 USD and £15,957 concealed in sportswear shoes. www.worldstagenews.com · www.nationalaccordnewspaper.com · www.lindaikejisblog.com

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EFCC commences investigations of suspect as Customs intercepts $73,000, £15,957, 827,800 SAR at Kano Airport [www.worldstagenews.com]

27 days ago

EFCC Commences Investigations Of Suspect, $73,000, £15,957 & 827,800 SAR Intercepted At Kano Airport - Oriental News Nigeria [orientalnewsng.com]

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EFCC probes $73,000, £15,957, 827,800 Saudi Riyals intercepted at Kano Airport [platinumpost.news]

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EFCC Probes $73,000, £15,957, 827,800 SAR Intercepted By Customs [citybusinessnews.com]

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EFCC begin probe as Customs intercept plenty foreign currency for Kano [nnn.ng]

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EFCC launches investigation after $73,000, £15,957, 827,800 Saudi Riyals seized at Kano airport [www.nationalaccordnewspaper.com]

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EFCC Probes $73,000, £15,957, 827,800 Saudi Riyals Intercepted by Customs at Kano Airport [prnigeria.com]

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EFCC investigates suspect, $73,000, £15,957, SAR 827,800 intercepted at Kano Airport [tribuneonlineng.com]

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Suspect Caught With $73,000, £15,957, 827,800 Saudi Riyals At Kano Airport [thewhistler.ng]

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EFCC Begins Probe As Customs Grabs Suspect With $73,000, £15,957, 827,800 SAR At Kano Airport [www.naijanews.com]

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EFCC commences investigations of suspect found with $73,000, £15,957 & 827,800 at Kano airport [www.lindaikejisblog.com]

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