CBP Seizes $68,000 in Undisclosed Cash From Nigeria-Bound Family at Dulles Airport

In a pre-Christmas crackdown on currency violations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport seized a staggering $68,000 from a Nigeria-bound family on Thursday.

Although there is no limit to how much money travelers may bring to or take out of the U.S., authorities said the family failed to report their possession of $68,216, violating the requirement to disclose amounts exceeding $10,000.

The discovery was made during outbound inspections for a flight to Cairo, Egypt. Officials said the family was asked how much currency they had in their possession and the father reported that the family possessed $10,000 and signed a form formally reporting that amount.

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