New Delhi, 30.04.2022: On 27.04.2022 at about 2155 hrs, on the basis of behavior detection, CISF surveillance and intelligence staff of IGI airport noticed the suspicious activities of a passenger standing at ‘C’ row in Check-in area of Terminal-3, IGI Airport, New Delhi. On suspicion, he was diverted at random checking point near Departure Gate No.3 for thorough checking of his luggage. During x-ray screening through X-BIS machine of his bags, CISF personnel noticed suspicious images inside his baggage.
The passenger was identified as Mr.Sumit Kumar (Indian) bound for Sharjah by Air India Express flight No. IX-135 (STD-2350 hrs). Thereafter, the passenger was allowed to complete the check-in formalities and was kept under close watch through physical and electronic measures. The matter was informed to Senior Officers of CISF and Customs Officials. As the passenger cleared his check-in & immigration formalities, he was intercepted at International pre-SHA area and enquired by CISF.
On thorough checking of his hand bag, 22,000 US Dollars and 2,00,000 UAE Dirham worth approximately INR 59 lakh were found concealed under the false bottom of his bag. On enquiry, he could not produce any valid document to carry such amount of foreign currency.
Later, the said passenger along-with the recovered high volume of foreign currency worth approximately INR 59 lakh was handed over to Customs Officials for further action in the matter.
