Not your average holiday money! Singapore-bound couple caught with nearly RM3m in cash at Johor checkpoint

“The search uncovered RM1,971,697 and S$300,000 in cash, kept in three boxes, a black backpack, and a paper bag,” he told reporters at the BSI complex here today.

Nasaruddin said the couple, both involved in business, claimed they were travelling from Johor to Singapore for a holiday.

However, he said the agency was still investigating the actual reason for transporting the cash into Singapore.

“At present, the seized funds have not been declared and are subject to investigation by the relevant agencies, including the Customs Department,” he said.

He added that the cash and vehicle had been seized and would be handed over to the Customs Department for further action.

Nasaruddin said preliminary checks found no record of previous wrongdoing involving the couple.

He added that the couple would be remanded today, with the case being investigated under Regulation 55(1)(b) of the Customs Regulations 2019.

“Travellers carrying cash exceeding the set limit, which is an amount equivalent to more than US$10,000 (approximately RM40,000), are required to declare it to the authorities.

“Failure to do so may result in legal action,” he said.