JUST IN: Two Lebanese nabbed trying to smuggle $890,000 out of Nigeria
Afnews Editor
Aug 12, 2020
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced the investigation of two Lebanese, Dina Jihad Khali and Chamseddine Waell Mohammed.
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They were arrested on Wednesday by officers of the Customs Area Command, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
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Khali and Mohammed were attempting to smuggle a total sum of $890,000 out of Nigeria through the Port Harcourt International Airport.
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The suspects have been handed over to the Zonal office of the EFCC.
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Mohammed Olayinka, Customs Area Controller, disclosed that Khali with Passport Number LR152975 (Republic of Lebanon) was arrested with $670,000.
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Mohammed with Passport Number LR0356598 (Republic of Lebanon) had $220,000.
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They were both arrested while trying to board a flight to Lebanon.
Olayinka said the suspects failed to declare to Customs.
The money has been lodged at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in Rivers State for safekeeping.
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Principal Detective Superintendent Macaulay Olayinka, who received the suspects, thanked the Customs for their vigilance and the synergy with the EFCC.
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The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded.
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