Customs officials at Jinnah International Airport intercepted two passengers bound for Dubai, attempting to smuggle over AED 100,000 out of Pakistan, ARY News reported on Thursday.
The passengers, identified as Muntazir Mehdi and Mohammad Kashif, were about to board a Pakistan International Airline (PIA) flight to Dubai when customs officers discovered the cash during routine checks.
The passengers claimed the money was intended for purchasing videography equipment, but customs seized the funds and initiated legal proceedings against them for violating currency regulations.
This operation highlights the increased vigilance at Karachi Airport to curb illegal money transfers and smuggling activities.
Earlier the same day, customs officials foiled another money laundering attempt at Jinnah International Airport, arresting a passenger.
A customs spokesperson reported that the suspect, en route to Doha, was stopped based on suspicion. Upon inspecting the passenger’s luggage, authorities found $20,000 in cash.
After confiscating the currency, officials filed a First Information Report (FIR) against the Doha-bound passenger, who is now under investigation to uncover the individuals behind the money laundering attempt.