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2 clusters · 17 sources · 12 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated 19 days ago

North Macedonia customs currency seizure

Overview

Customs officials at the Tabanovce border crossing in North Macedonia seized 190,000 euros from a Hungarian citizen attempting to illegally import undeclared foreign currency.

During an inspection by a mobile control team, the funds were discovered hidden in three locations within a vehicle: near the gear shifter, in a backpack on the rear seat, and inside a suitcase. Following the Law on Foreign Exchange Operations, 10,000 euros were returned to the traveler, while the remaining amount was seized and a misdemeanor report was filed.

Entities

Customs Administration of North Macedonia · Tabanovce · Bilal Kasami · Xhever Imeri · Ministry of Internal Affairs

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] The Customs Administration prevented an attempt to illegally import undeclared foreign currency. vesti.alfa.mk
[○ 1 SOURCE] A Hungarian citizen attempted to bring 200,000 euros into the country without declaration. vesti.alfa.mk
[○ 1 SOURCE] The undeclared funds were found in three separate locations: a bag near the gear shifter, a backpack on the back seat, and a suitcase. vesti.alfa.mk
[○ 1 SOURCE] The first bag contained 65,000 euros. vesti.alfa.mk
[○ 1 SOURCE] The second bag, hidden under a computer in a backpack, contained 37,650 euros. vesti.alfa.mk
[○ 1 SOURCE] The third bag, found in a suitcase, contained 97,350 euros. vesti.alfa.mk
[○ 1 SOURCE] 10,000 euros were returned to the traveler in accordance with the Law on Foreign Exchange Operations. vesti.alfa.mk
[○ 1 SOURCE] The remaining 190,000 euros were seized and a misdemeanor report was filed against the individual. vesti.alfa.mk

Timeline

19 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Customs officials seize 190,000 euros at Tabanovce border
Customs officials at the Tabanovce border crossing seized 190,000 euros from a Hungarian citizen attempting to illegally import undeclared currency into North Macedonia.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 15 sources
Customs official Xhever Imeri arrested for bribery in North Macedonia
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Sources

24-ore.com · a1on.mk · alfa.mk · jorm.gov.mk · kanal77.mk · koha.mk · libertas.mk · lider.mk · portalb.mk · skopskoeho.mk · tetova1.mk · tocka.com.mk · utrinskivesnik.mk · vecer.mk · vesnik.com · vreme.mk · zhurnal.mk