Sachinism Posted February 13, 2011 Posted February 13, 2011 Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was detained at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here on Sunday, along with two members of his troupe, for allegedly carrying $1.24 lakh in undeclared cash. Sources said the singer was on his way to board a flight to Dubai around 4.30 p.m. when he, along with two members of his troupe, was intercepted by officials of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence at the departure lounge. Their bags allegedly contained $1.24 lakh, some demand drafts and travellers' cheques. The foreign currency was not declared to Customs officials. “The singer was accompanied by over a dozen members. They were on their way to Lahore via Dubai. He and the other two are being questioned by DRI officials to ascertain the source of the money. He will be given an opportunity to explain from where he got the cash…,†an official said. http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/article1452802.ece What an idiot. Send the tosser back to Pakistan. Excellent singer and all, but why would you not declare the money?$125,000 :crazy4: If he's detained after 5 hours of interoggation, he's doing something illegal. For someone who would be travelling as frequently as him, can't even claim ignorance.
Desi Cartman Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 does it matter if he was in transit only ?
DomainK Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 does it matter if he was in transit only ? Exactly.
vaibhav_delhi Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 a paki gets detained. big surprise. a paki involved in illegal stuff. big surprise:P
Desi Cartman Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 btw over a dozen people and $120k so thats under 10k per person which is an allowed amount
veer Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 btw over a dozen people and $120k so thats under 10k per person which is an allowed amount according to article, total of $1.24 lakh were found in three people bag.. not among all 12.
Desi Cartman Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 according to article' date=' total of $1.24 lakh were found in three people bag.. not among all 12.[/quote'] then they are stupid :--D
kabira Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 DRI wanted to detain him in Dec. but by the time DRI took action he was already gone. How stupid is he?
coffee_rules Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 Money Laundering may be. It could've been for peaceful purposes, but from Dubai+Pakistan raises red flags. It's 'Sarfarosh' all over again!
ravishingravi Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 This case is more dicy than it seems to be. I think there will be some major explosions in days to come.
kumble_rocks Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 At least he can sing in the jain ....Main jahaan rahoon main kahin bhi hoon teri yaad saath hai. Seriously though , dude wanted some tax free money.
Sir_Afridi Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 I hope he doesnt get beaten up in India like Shakeel.
Sachin=GOD Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 I hope he doesnt get beaten up in India like Shakeel. don't worry, that honor will be reserved for Sir_Afridi when (and if) he comes to play against India:winky:
kabira Posted February 15, 2011 Posted February 15, 2011 I hope he doesnt get beaten up in India like Shakeel. they made huge money in India. so if they are afraid of indians, don't come..
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