MULTAN: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed the Customs Department and the Civil Aviation Authority to strictly monitor the passengers travelling abroad to curb money laundering.
The customs staff deployed at the Multan International Airport are told to be alert in order to prevent money laundering through passengers luggage. Model Ayyan Ali was arrested for carrying $500, 000 illegally at Islamabad Airport a few months ago.
Deputy Collector Customs Muteen Alam has directed the Customs staff to examine the currency declaration forms before departure of passengers to other countries from Multan International Airport. Strict measures has been adopted to stop illegal transfer of money from the Multan Airport.
The Customs Department is seeking currency declaration forms from the passengers before leaving the Multan Airport.
