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Multiple security sources familiar with the incident noted that the suspects were believed to be couriers for a politically exposed person (PEP), although their exact identities and destination were not immediately disclosed.

Security operatives at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA1) in Lagos State have reportedly arrested a group of passengers caught travelling with a staggering $6.1million in cash.

According to a Premium Times report, the suspects, described as a group of young men, were intercepted at the domestic terminal of the airport while preparing to board an Aero Contractors flight.

Multiple security sources familiar with the incident noted that the suspects were believed to be couriers for a politically exposed person (PEP), although their exact identities and destination were not immediately disclosed.

The passengers were apprehended by operatives of the Aviation Security (AVSEC) unit, who reportedly became suspicious after routine screening checks revealed the unusual amount of foreign currency being moved.

The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to comment publicly, confirmed that the suspects had been handed over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for interrogation and further investigation.

“We are still working with the EFCC to unravel the full details,” a senior AVSEC official said on Saturday.

Years ago, in a similar development, the Nigerian Customs operatives attached to the airport in Lagos had impounded the sum of $8,065,612 about to be illegally ferried out of the country through one of the international airlines in 2020.

The service said that the sum was discovered in 20 wraps inside a coaster bus at the tarmac of the airport on January 16, 2020 at the E-Wing of the airport.

Former Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Col Hameed Ali (retd), had said that the money laundering was discovered through intelligence put in place by the command at the airport.

helinues:
That's money laundering. He should have declared the money

SadiqBabaSani:
Abi na Mr Natasha get the money

Commentor:
I told this boy to keep the money well, keep it well.

Now, I have to make calls to my contacts.

It's ok.

I can even forfeit it if it's bringing too much attention.

Richtaiwo:
What's their names?

Let's start from there.

Cushion:
That is not conclusive evidence of money laundering

Cushion:
That is not conclusive evidence of money laundering

CharlotteFlair:
One phone call to seyi tinubu and the matter is swept under the carpet.

Richtaiwo:
What's their names?

Let's start from there.

KingRabota:
I laff in agabdorian and cassavian

SadiqBabaSani:
Abi na Mr Natasha get the money

Houseofglam7:
….who said Nigeria was poor?🤭

Commentor:
I told this boy to keep the money well, keep it well.

Now, I have to make calls to my contacts.

It's ok.

I can even forfeit it if it's bringing too much attention.

Profiter94:
In this digital age there's no need to be carrying cash up and down I don't know why you will make such mistake

mascot87:
Probably Chinedu, Chibuzor or Amunike