Money Hidden in Bra and Girdle Seized by Customs Officers

ABCNews ^ | August 10, 2014 | SARAH FIGALORA

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Money Hidden in Bra and Girdle Seized by Customs Officers Aug 8, 2014 By SARAH FIGALORA

PHOTO: A Florida woman was caught carrying almost $41,000 through customs, which a large bulk of the cash hidden in her undergarments.

A Florida woman was caught carrying almost $41,000 through customs, which a large bulk of the cash hidden in her undergarments. Getty Images A Florida woman was allegedly caught carrying almost $41,000 through customs, with much of the cash reportedly hidden in her undergarments.

Victoria Faren, 78, and her daughter were stopped April 2 while trying to board a flight to the Philippines out of the Detroit Metropolitan Airport, federal court records indicate.

The court records, filed Friday, recount the strange incident, during which customs agents discovered the elderly woman allegedly attempting to smuggle the cash through airport security.

When Faren and her daughter were first asked by officers how much money they were carrying, Faren reportedly said she was carrying $200. Her daughter reported carrying $1,200.

Records indicate Faren later reported carrying $1,200 on a written declaration, a figure change that made officials suspicious.

Federal law requires travelers to declare to customs authorities if they are carrying more than $10,000 in cash.

[Recovering Ex-hippie]

THAT’S how the older generation used to carry cash...what is the problem? Its HER money.

[lightman]

Must have been flagged by the 12 gauge underwire.

[taxcontrol]

What strikes me odd about this is that the flight was LEAVING the US. Why was the border patrol involved in the first place. I know you have to report the transportation of $10K or more while coming INTO the US.

Are there now currency controls that prohibit the transportation of money OUT of the US?

[Opinionated Blowhard]

When Faren reportedly told officers she had no more cash on her, they conducted a pat-down search, and “detected a bulge near [Faren’s] buttocks . . .

Maybe she needs to get to the gym a little more . . . .

Seriously, if this is what it appears to be -- an old woman hiding her life savings to take it to the Philippines and making a wrong decision to not report it all -- then its incredibly unfair for the US government to confiscate and keep it.

[TexasGator]

This thread worthless without photos.

[seowulf]

Turn your cash into bling and wear it out of the country.

Do you like my diamond tiara officer?

[Gay State Conservative]

I don’t blame *anyone* for trying to get their valuable things out of Detroit.

[Jack Hydrazine]

Metal detector knows how much cash is in your wallet
http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21328576.100-metal-detector-knows-how-much-cash-is-in-your-wallet.html#.U-ezymOaXo4

[Dr. Sivana]

Are there now currency controls that prohibit the transportation of money OUT of the US?

Yup, and they've been in place for some time. Here's what I want to know...what do they do if you declare it? Ten grand ain't what it used to be. If I were going to South Africa, or the Far East I might spend that at the jewelers, the stores or on Hotels and food without breaking a sweat.

[Fightin Whitey]

This thread worthless without photos.

"Victoria Faren, 78...."

GUILTY

[KarlInOhio]

What happens in customs when you have $40,000 and do declare it? Does it just go into the database or are you subject to endless harassment about it at the airport?

[JimRed]

IRS gets to steal their slice...

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[blackdog]

Federal Express it to yourself. wrap the currency in very fine steel screen mesh, or aluminum foil if you don't have the mesh. UPS Red overnight will do just fine as well.

The booty for TSA baggage inspectors must be dropping off.

[JimRed]

Turn your cash into bling and wear it out of the country.

Fine- if you are sure can convert it back to cash at your destination without too big a penalty.

[Klemper]

She should have bought a $40k necklace and fancy gold grille for her teefs, and she could have skated across, no questions asked.

[bgill]

Why are they going through Customs on the way out of the country?

[JimRed]

She should have bought a $40k necklace and fancy gold grille for her teefs, and she could have skated across, no questions asked.

Wear that in Detroit and your new designation is TARGET!

[Bill W was a conservative]

Do they have Federal Reserve note-sniffing dogs now?