Border authorities confiscate undisclosed currency at Sarpi border checkpoint
Georgian Citizen Faces Sanctions for Undeclared Foreign Currency at Sarpi Border Crossing
The Revenue Service of Georgia has taken action against a Georgian citizen, identified as B.M., for failing to declare 19,100 USD at the Sarpi border crossing. The confiscation of the undeclared foreign currency was made in accordance with Article 169, Part II of Georgia's Customs Code.
During routine border checks, B.M. was stopped by a customs officer. Initially, B.M. denied carrying any goods or cash requiring declaration. However, a search of B.M.'s vehicle, luggage, and hand baggage revealed undeclared foreign currency totaling 19,100 USD.
The equivalent amount in Georgian Lari (GEL) is 51,508.88 GEL. This amount exceeds the mandatory declaration threshold of 30,000 GEL, a limit set by the customs authorities at the Sarpi border crossing.
The Revenue Service of Georgia, the authority responsible for customs control at the Sarpi border crossing, emphasizes the importance of declaring all amounts of cash, foreign and national currency, checks or other securities exceeding 30,000 GEL when crossing the border.
The Revenue Service has the legal power to confiscate undeclared cash, foreign and national currency, checks or other securities in amounts exceeding 30,000 GEL. In this case, the seizure was a sanction against B.M. as stated by the Revenue Service of Georgia.
It is important to note that claims circulating on social media misrepresent the incident and the public. The Revenue Service has published a statement regarding the seizure of undeclared foreign currency to clarify the situation.
The interview between the customs officer and B.M. was recorded on a body camera, providing a clear account of the events that transpired. The Revenue Service reiterates that it is committed to maintaining the integrity of the border and ensuring that all customs regulations are followed.
This incident serves as a reminder to all travellers to declare all amounts of cash, foreign and national currency, checks or other securities exceeding 30,000 GEL when crossing the border to avoid any potential sanctions.
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