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Finnish Customs Seizes €100,000 and Luxury Goods in Money Laundering Probe

Finnish customs officers seized €100,000 in cash and luxury goods hidden in luggage at Helsinki Airport, as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected aggravated money laundering involving two foreign travelers.

30 Mar, 14:56 — 30 Mar, 14:56
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helsinki-timesMostly Factual132d ago

Customs seize €100,000 and luxury goods at Helsinki Airport

Finnish customs officers uncovered €100,000 in cash hidden inside luggage at Helsinki Airport during a routine inspection linked to a suspected money laundering case involving two foreign travellers. The seizure formed part of a wider investigation into the movement of funds out of the European Union. The inspection took place in early 2026 when two passengers travelling from Paris to Hong Kong passed through Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Officers searched seven suitcases linked to the pair and ...

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First report: helsingin-sanomat · 30 Mar, 05:41Full coverage: 3 · 9hWindow: 9h
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helsingin-sanomat30 Mar, 05:41First to report

Tulli | Törkeä rahan­pesu­epäily Helsinki-Vantaalla, matka­tavaroista löytyi 100 000 euroa käteistä

yle-uutiset30 Mar, 05:52

Tulli epäilee törkeää rahanpesua Helsinki-Vantaalla: 100 000 euroa käteistä matkalaukuissa

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helsinki-times30 Mar, 14:56Latest update

Customs seize €100,000 and luxury goods at Helsinki Airport

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