The Airport Security Force (ASF) has foiled an alleged money-laundering attempt at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport and arrested a female passenger travelling to Dubai, officials said.
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According to the ASF, the passenger was intercepted while carrying local and foreign currency worth more than Rs7 million, which was allegedly concealed inside her luggage.
The passenger was travelling to Dubai when ASF personnel detected the concealed currency during the security check.
Passenger Handed Over to Customs
Following an initial investigation, the ASF handed the passenger over to Pakistan Customs for further legal proceedings, according to the force’s spokesperson.
Authorities are expected to investigate the source of the currency and determine whether the passenger violated Pakistan’s foreign exchange or anti-money-laundering regulations.
The development highlights continued scrutiny of large currency movements through Pakistan’s airports, particularly involving passengers travelling abroad.
Hareem Shah Faced Earlier Money-Laundering Probe
In a separate earlier case, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) had launched a money-laundering probe against TikToker Hareem Shah after she posted a video appearing to show herself carrying large amounts of currency while travelling abroad.
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According to the FIA Sindh spokesperson at the time, the inquiry was initiated under Pakistan’s foreign exchange regulations.
FIA officials also decided to contact the UK’s National Crime Agency and request an investigation into the alleged money-laundering concerns involving Shah.
The cases underscore the scrutiny faced by passengers carrying substantial amounts of currency across international borders and the requirement to comply with applicable foreign exchange and customs regulations.
