New Delhi, 04.07.2023: On 04.07.2023 at about 0245 hrs, during Pre-Embarkation Security Check (PESC) through X-BIS machine at Security Hold Area (SHA) of Terminal-2, CSMI Airport, Mumbai, CISF personnel noticed suspicious image of currency notes inside the hand bag of a passenger. Immediately, he stopped the conveyor belt and kept the bag for thorough/physical check. The passenger was later identified as Mr Palekar Liyakat Abdulla, (Indian) who was supposed to travel from Mumbai to Dubai by Emirates Airlines Flight No EK-501 (STD 0430 hrs).
On physical checking of the bag, 14,22,500 Dirham worth approximately INR 3 Crore was found. On enquiry, the passenger could not produce any valid document for carrying such amount of foreign currency. Senior Officers of CISF and Custom Officials were informed. Thereafter, the said passenger along with recovered high volume of foreign currency worth approximately INR 3 Crore was handed over to Custom Officials for further action in the matter.







