Fri May 16 15:55:09 UTC 2025: **News Article: Woman Arrested at Kochi Airport with ₹44.4 Lakh in Undeclared Foreign Currency**

**Kochi, India – May 16, 2025** – A woman was apprehended at Kochi International Airport today for attempting to smuggle a significant amount of undeclared foreign currency out of the country. Customs officials intercepted the woman, a resident of Muvattupuzha, as she prepared to board a flight to Dubai.

Acting on a tip-off, authorities discovered 200,000 Saudi Riyals (approximately ₹44.40 lakh) hidden within her baggage during a security check. The currency consisted of 400 notes of 500 Saudi Riyal denomination.

“A case has been registered, and an investigation is underway to determine the origin of the foreign currency,” stated a customs official. The woman was subsequently released on bail pending further investigation. The arrest highlights ongoing efforts to combat currency smuggling through Indian airports.

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