SA student nabbed at airport with R10m in dollars in hand luggage

Sep 14th, 2018 Tamryn Christians 906 Views

JOHANNESBURG: South African Revenue Service (Sars) officials have arrested a student who allegedly had US dollars to the value of nearly R10 million in her hand luggage when she boarded a flight at OR Tambo International Airport.

Sars spokesperson Sicelo Mkosi said in a statement the money amounted to $630 700. The cash had been packed in $50 and $100 bundles in a plastic bag. Video: Tamryn Christians/ANA