A Vanuatu national carrying undeclared Australian Currency amounting to approximately FJ$23,000 has been intercepted at the Nausori Airport by Customs Officers.
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority says the currency was found in the passenger’s luggage.
During routine clearance checks and further questioning, the passenger revealed the envelope was being carried on behalf of a non‑travelling third party.
FRCA advises passengers not to carry anything for others given the security and terrorism risk.
Passengers are required to declare currency in excess of FJ$10,000 or equivalent in foreign currency under the Financial Transaction Reporting Act.
Commissioner of Police Sitiveni Qiliho says travellers need to be aware that investigations will only focus on the carrier which is why they must be mindful of their actions.
Qiliho says for most of these cases there is always the excuse that the money was for someone else and they were merely taking it as a favour, however this will not be tolerated as the laws are clear about the declaration of currency under the Act.
Police investigations continue.
