On September 30, a man was caught trying to smuggle $200,000 in cash through the Gongbei Port of Entry. Customs officers intercepted the man, surnamed Chen, a Macau resident, after noticing his suspicious behavior while trying to exit China via the “no-declaration” route.
Chen was using a backpack to hide his stomach, which raised suspicions among customs officers. Upon further inspection, they found 20 bundles of US dollars tied to his stomach and inner thighs with elastic bandages and plastic wrap. The total amount seized was $200,000, equivalent to about 1.4 million Chinese yuan.
Chinese customs regulations state that passengers are required to declare cash exceeding 20,000 RMB or the equivalent in foreign currency over $5,000 when entering or leaving the country. Failure to declare such amounts may result in legal consequences. In addition, stricter rules apply to frequent travelers and those who make multiple trips in a short period of time.
Netizens were quick to react to the incident, with one commenting, “This isn’t a simple mistake; what was he thinking?” Another joked, “Maybe he thought tying it to his body would make him invisible!”
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