Skopje, 9 August 2023 (MIA) - The seized bonds worth USD 92 million did not belong to the foreign national who tried to transfer them abroad through the country on July 28, 2023, the Customs Administration said.
 

According to Customs Administration director, Stefan Bogoev, financial investigation is underway over attempted fraud or money laundering. 

"We are in cooperation with international partners because everything regarding this case is related to foreign banks, a foreign company and a foreign national. The only thing is that the bonds are located on our territory and therefore any international help is welcome, because everything is subject to detailed and serious checks. Several institutions have been contacted, and we expect them to help us and get seriously involved," Bogoev told TV21. 

He pointed out that it is the duty of the Customs Administration to check in detail whether it is a matter of an attempted fraud, attempted money laundering or funding illegal activities, adding that it is in the direction of shedding light on the case.

"It is our obligation to carry out a full and detailed check. I am satisfied with how the Customs Administration has handled the procedure so far, and I thank the customs officers and the head of the Skopje Airport customs office for the successfully completed job," said Bogoev. 

He stressed that the Customs Administration will continue to inform the public about what can be transported across the border, what citizens can carry with them and what they must report.

"With proper education, as well as sanctions for those who try to break the law, the Customs Administration continues its commitment to the fight against crime and the protection of society," said Bogoev.

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