Johor couple heading to S’pore held over RM3mil undeclared cash

Nasaruddin said the couple from Johor was believed to be travelling to Singapore for a holiday.

He said the agency was investigating why they were taking such a large amount of cash to the republic and why they did not declare it.

Both individuals were taken to court this morning for a remand application.

“The vehicle was seized and handed over to the customs department for further action,” he said.

Nasaruddin said individuals carrying cash exceeding or equivalent to US$10,000 across the country’s borders, either into or out of the country, were required to declare it to the authorities.

“AKPS is committed to tightening controls at all entry points into the country to curb violations of the law that could affect national revenue,” he said.

He said the case is being investigated under Regulation 55(1)(b) of the Customs Regulations 2019 requiring a person arriving in or leaving Malaysia to declare cash and negotiable instruments that have a total value exceeding US$10,000.