On October 9, customs officers at Dortmund Airport checked a 31-year-old Bulgarian man preparing to leave Germany. He said he was carrying about €600 and had only hand luggage.
A search of his shoulder bag revealed €8,810. Officers then checked his checked baggage and found another €65,350 wrapped in clothing inside a suitcase linked to the passenger.
Customs opened a criminal investigation on suspicion of money laundering and seized the cash. Further inquiries are being conducted by the joint financial investigation group of the Essen Customs Investigation Office.
