South African arrested with R400,000 at Eswatini border

The Border Management Authority said its teams were carrying out a routine check at the Oshoek port of entry yesterday when they decided to search him.

“The 39-year-old South African was attempting to cross the fence into eSwatini in possession of a black plastic bag containing cash amounting to R424,800.

The money was seized and the suspect was charged with contravening the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, which concerns the reporting of large cash transactions.

BMA’s Ms Mogotsi says he then tried to talk his way out of it.

“The suspect attempted to bribe BMA border guards but they acted swiftly and diligently, ensuring the suspect and the money were handed over to the Hawks for further investigation.”

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