[alexander_busek]

The gentleman in question should have used the money to purchase an expensive wristwatch (no one would have stopped him because of an expensive wristwatch), and then - after landing at his destination - resold it.

For some obscure reason, the authorities don't "go after" people crossing state borders carrying/wearing valuables - but they hate cash!

Regards,

[SanchoP]

Try to purchase anything using over $10k in cash and see what happens. Multiple payments of $9990 in cash will get you busted for money laundering too unless there’s a judge in the family. Ask Beto,he knows.

[TexasGator]

You should read the article

[Robert DeLong]

He wasn't there. Read the story. 8>)

Daughter should have gone to the bank first. Hopefully he will get his money back. But what if someone else had robbed her, she would be just as screwed, or maybe even more so.

[Jonty30]

If you spend $10,000 at any one time,it must be reported or you could have your purchase seized. Including the watch.

[zeugma]

The gentleman in question should have used the money to purchase an expensive wristwatch (no one would have stopped him because of an expensive wristwatch), and then - after landing at his destination - resold it.

This is actually something I'd recommend for anyone traveling overseas. I'd recommend a Rolex, not because it is the best of what they call 'luxury watches', (I'd prefer a Patel Phillipe) but because it is easily recognizable, and is directly convertible to cash just about anywhere in the world. If you get into trouble, if nothing else, it can get you home.