by Kolapo Olapoju
Two Nigerians and an Israeli are being investigated by South African police, after they tried to bring $9.3 million(N1,517,760,000) in cash into the country illegally.
According to the South African Revenue Service (SARS), the funds were seized at Lanseria airport, northwest of Johannesburg, on 5 September.
SARS spokeswoman Marika Muller said in a statement, “The passengers’ luggage was searched after Customs officials detected irregularities. The money was detained as it was undisclosed/undeclared and above the prescribed legal limit.”
South Africa’s City Press newspaper reported that bundles of unused $100 bills packed in three suitcase were transported in a small business jet from the Nigerian capital, Abuja.
The publication further stated that the three passengers said they were using it to buy arms for the Nigerian security services.
Meanwhile, South African airport security spokesperson, Solomon Makgale, confirmed that a police investigation was ongoing into the matter, but, however, failed to disclose details.
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