Seized a case of illegally transporting $US 11,000 and 31.5 million vnd across border

VCN – On 18/4, Vinh Xuong Customs Branch (An Giang Customs Department) arrested a man who transported illegally $US 11,000 and 31.5 million vnd across border
seize a case of illegally transporting us 11000 and 315 million vnd across vinh xuong border
The subject and exhibits of the case

Through the supervision at the border area, Customs officer at Vinh Xuong Customs Branch has suspected 1 person who drove a motorbike (license plate of Cambodia) to Cambodia at the side gate of border gate, straight to milestone 241. Hence, they coordinated with Border Control Station of Tien River Border Gate to approach and inspect the subject.

After the inspection, Customs officers of Vinh Xuong Customs Branch detected a large amount of cash was hidden including USD and VND. Thus the subject was requested to go to an officer of Vinh Xuong Customs Branch for clarification.

At the Customs office, the subject confessed that his name was Huynh Van Khiem, was born in 1966, lived in Tan Chau district, An Giang province. He has carried $US 11,000 and 31.5 million vnd without declaration, no evidence to prove the legal origin of that money.

Currently, Vinh Xuong Customs Branch continues to take the subject’s statement for carrying further process.

By Đ.N/Thanh Thuy

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