Security staff at Munich Airport discovered almost 1.4 million euros in cash when they x-rayed two suitcases. As the customs investigation office announced on Tuesday, investigators found the alleged owner at a counter in the waiting area on December 27, 2023. According to the information, the 44-year-old was on his way to Istanbul.
During the search of the man’s apartment, a small amount of cash and a money counting machine were seized. An investigating judge at the Landshut district court issued an arrest warrant against the 44-year-old on suspicion of money laundering. The suspect, who lives in the Munich area, has been in custody since his arrest. There is a risk of escape.