An FCS Russia press release reports that Vnukovo customs stopped “smuggling of USD 105,000”.
A 43-year-old Russian national arrived from Georgia; inspection of a waist bag revealed USD 105,000 not declared.
She said she was unaware of declaration rules; the cash was seized.
Proceedings were opened under Article 200.1(2) of the Criminal Code (large-scale illegal movement of cash); penalties may include up to five years’ imprisonment and a RUB 1 million fine.
Vnukovo officers had earlier stopped an attempt to export USD 100,000 in a waist bag.
