Did I need to put in a sarcasm tag?
My point was that they would have used the 10k as an excuse to hold him, but since he didn’t bring it, they needed Plan B.
Awan’s wife, on the other hand, likely leaving to avoid criminal investigation, was allowed to carry cash above the limit and go.
George was set up.
Your takeaway is in the right direction but using the wrong map.
See #12. 13.
The FBI did hold him in jail for a day after picking him up at the airport.