관세청(BOC)은 2025년 1월 22일과 23일 파사이 시 NAIA 터미널 3에서 PhP24,204,438.71 상당의 미신고 외화를 소지한 승객 2명을 체포했습니다.
관세청(BOC)이 국경 보호를 강화하기 위한 노력을 강화함에 따라, BOC는 집행 및 보안 서비스(ESS) 및 세관 정보 조사 서비스(CIIS)와 협력하여 징수 구역 III(NAIA)를 통해 2025년 1월 22일과 23일에 파사이 시의 NAIA 터미널 3에서 신고되지 않은 외화를 소지한 두 명의 승객을 체포했습니다.
2025년 1월 22일, 필리핀 승객 한 명이 미신고 외화 272,000달러(약 15,912,272페소)를 소지한 채로 적발되었습니다. 다음 날인 2025년 1월 23일, 일본 승객 한 명이 43,710달러, 15,040,000엔, 62,000페소를 소지한 채 발견되었으며, 총 페소 상당 금액은 약 8,292,166.71페소에 달했습니다.
ESS 및 CIIS 직원과 세관 비행 감독관을 포함한 세관 직원은 승객의 수하물에 대한 검사를 실시하여 신고되지 않은 통화를 밝혀냈습니다.
BOC 엄격한 보안 조치를 시행함으로써 불법 활동으로부터 국경 보호를 강화하는 동시에 국가 자금 세탁 방지, 테러 자금 조달, 확산을 방지합니다.
"관세청은 불법적인 국경 간 통화 이동을 차단하는 데 있어 확고한 입장을 유지하고 있으며, 규정을 위반하는 사람들은 법에 따라 처리될 수 있도록 할 것"이라고 했습니다.
https://business.inquirer.net/503405/boc-intercepts-undeclared-foreign-currency-worth-php-24-20m
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'BOC intercepts undeclared foreign currency worth Php 24.20M'
As part of the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) intensified efforts to strengthen border protection, the BOC, through the Collection District III (NAIA), in coordination with the Enforcement and Security Service (ESS) and the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS), apprehended two passengers carrying undeclared foreign currency amounting to PhP24,204,438.71 on January 22 and 23, 2025, at NAIA Terminal 3, Pasay City.
On January 22, 2025, a Filipino passenger was intercepted with undeclared foreign currency amounting to USD272,000, approximately PhP15,912,272. The following day, January 23, 2025, a Japanese passenger was found carrying USD43,710, JPY15,040,000, and PhP62,000, with a total peso equivalent of approximately PhP8,292,166.71.
Customs personnel, including ESS and CIIS operatives and the Customs Flight Supervisor, conducted a physical examination of the passengers’ baggage in their presence, revealing the undeclared currencies.
Inquest proceedings have been initiated against both passengers for alleged violations of Sections 117, 1400, 1401, and 1403 of Republic Act No. 10863 (Customs Modernization and Tariff Act), the Manual of Regulations on Foreign Exchange Transactions (as amended by BSP Circular Nos. 794, 874, 922, and 1146), Republic Act No. 7653 (The New Central Bank Act), and Section 4 of Republic Act No. 9160 (Anti-Money Laundering Act).
By implementing stringent security measures, the BOC strengthens border protection against illicit activities while supporting President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s marching order to adopt the National Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorism Financing, and Counter-Proliferation Financing Strategy (NACS) 2023–2027 to combat financial crimes and uphold ensure public safety.
Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio emphasized the Bureau’s continuous campaign against false declarations of currencies, saying, “The Bureau of Customs remains steadfast in intercepting unauthorized cross-border movement of currencies, and we will ensure that those who violate the regulations are dealt with in accordance with the law,” Rubio said.
Under the leadership of District Collector Yasmin O. Mapa, BOC-NAIA continues to uphold its mandate of enforcing customs regulations and safeguarding the country’s borders.
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