Customs seizes undeclared currency worth over MVR 900,000 from departing Indian national

The Maldives Customs Service has seized foreign currency valued at MVR 905,669.80 from an Indian national attempting to leave the Maldives without declaring the cash.

In a statement, Customs said the money was discovered on October 7 while the individual was preparing to depart the country.

The seized cash comprised banknotes in several foreign currencies.

According to Customs, the individual had not made the required declaration before attempting to take the funds out of the country.