Major Foreign Currency Seizure at Shamshabad Airport

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has reportedly seized foreign currency worth approximately ₹1.56 crore from two passengers at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad, Hyderabad. The passengers were preparing to travel to Kuala Lumpur when officials intercepted them. Both individuals were arrested in connection with the seizure, according to the information available.

Officials reportedly recovered foreign currency worth ₹63.62 lakh from one passenger and currency worth ₹91.94 lakh from the other passenger. The total value of the seized currency was ₹1,55,56,000. Authorities are investigating whether the passengers had the required authorisation to carry the foreign currency out of the country.