Unaccounted foreign currency worth Rs 1 cr seized at Hyderabad airport

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Hyderabad, January 9: Unaccounted foreign currency of over Rs 1 crore was seized from a passenger at the international airport here early on Wednesday, CISF said.

During screening of baggages, the CISF personnel detected currencies of seven countries from the passenger, who was bound for Dubai, they said, adding that the total value of the currency was approximately Rs 1.25 crore.

The foreign currency comprised UAE dirhams, Saudi riyals, Kuwaiti dinars and US dollars.

The passenger along with the currency was handed over to customs officials, they added.

A probe is on. PTI