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Customs officers at the Agios Dometios crossing point seized more than €208,000 in cash hidden inside dozens of envelopes during a vehicle inspection on Tuesday, raising fresh concerns over the movement of undeclared money across the Green Line.
According to the Customs Department, the cash was discovered during routine checks carried out under the Green Line Regulation. The vehicle was driven by a 49-year-old Turkish Cypriot woman, while her 50-year-old husband was a passenger.
During a physical search of the vehicle, officers reportedly found 50 separate envelopes stuffed with banknotes in several currencies, including euros, U.S. dollars, British pounds, and Turkish lira.
Authorities said the total amount seized included €169,950, $20,300, around £11,275 sterling, and 435,605 Turkish lira, with the combined value estimated at more than €208,000.
Officials said the couple gave explanations about where the money came from and what it was intended for, but investigators were not satisfied with the answers provided.
As a result, the entire amount was confiscated for further investigation, particularly regarding the source of the funds.
The case is now being handled by the Investigations Sector of Customs Headquarters.
The seizure comes as authorities continue tightening checks at crossing points amid growing scrutiny over cash movements, money laundering concerns, and undeclared financial transactions passing between the two sides of the island.
