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The Nigerian was flying Kenya Airways Flight No. KQ 535 from Lagos when he was intercepted at the central screen area within JKIA. He was on transit to Dubai.
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Under the Anti-Money Laundering law, anyone entering the country at any port, while carrying more than Sh1 million is required to declare the amount at the customs officials desk.
The judge said the application, which was before the court was for preservation of the money, pending conclusion of investigations to establish the source and legality of the money and whether Assets recovery Agency (ARA) will file a petition for forfeiture to the state.
“In the final analysis, I find no merit in the application for variation of the orders herein at this stage, which I hereby dismiss with costs in the cause,” the judge said.
The Nigerian made the application for the release of his money, so that he could proceed with his journey to Dubai. He claimed the State was only interested in his money and thereafter, deport him.