# North Macedonia customs currency seizure

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/north-macedonia-customs-currency-seizure
> Updated: 2026-09-22T17:01:57.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

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.

## Claims

- The Customs Administration prevented an attempt to illegally import undeclared foreign currency. (single source)
- A Hungarian citizen attempted to bring 200,000 euros into the country without declaration. (single 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. (single source)
- The first bag contained 65,000 euros. (single source)
- The second bag, hidden under a computer in a backpack, contained 37,650 euros. (single source)
- The third bag, found in a suitcase, contained 97,350 euros. (single source)
- 10,000 euros were returned to the traveler in accordance with the Law on Foreign Exchange Operations. (single source)
- The remaining 190,000 euros were seized and a misdemeanor report was filed against the individual. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/customs-officials-seize-190000-euros-at-tabanovce-border

### 2026-09-10: Customs official Xhever Imeri arrested for bribery in North Macedonia

A Customs Administration assistant director in North Macedonia, Xhever Imeri, was arrested for allegedly accepting 17,500 euros in bribes to influence public procurement processes.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/customs-administration-official-arrested-for-bribery-in-north-macedonia

---
Cite as: North Macedonia customs currency seizure. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/north-macedonia-customs-currency-seizure