United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized more than US$53,800 in undeclared currency from a traveller preparing to depart Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on a flight to Kingston, Jamaica.
The seizure occurred on July 1st 2026 during routine inspections of passengers on an international flight.
Although the traveller declared they were not carrying any currency, CBP officers discovered and verified more than US$53,800 during the inspection.
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) responded, and the traveller was arrested. Federal prosecutors have since accepted money laundering charges under Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 1956.
CBP reminded travellers that while there is no limit to the amount of currency that may be transported into or out of the United States, anyone carrying more than US$10,000 must declare it by filing a FinCEN Form 105. Failure to declare funds or providing false information can result in the seizure of the money and possible civil or criminal penalties.
