The customs officials on Thursday thwarted a money laundering attempt at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi and arrested a passenger. As per the customs spokesperson, on the basis of suspicion the staff stopped a passenger bound to board an international flight from Karachi airport to Doha. During the deep inspection of the luggage, the customs officials recovered a total of $20,000 US in cash. After confiscated the currency, the officials registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the Doha-bound passenger. Meanwhile, the passenger is currently under investigation to identify the real culprits behind the money laundering attempt.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan