Illegal transportation of cash is simply a problem which increasingly appears on the Polish-Ukrainian border. The Customs and taxation Service officers of Przemyśl, liable for controlling trains at the border of the European Union, have late revealed 2 more cases of unregistered money transport by Ukrainian citizens. This not only violates customs rules, but besides has serious financial consequences.
90 cases of illegal cash transfers since the beginning of the year
The Customs Branch of Przemysł-Medik in 2024 has already revealed nearly 90 cases of cash transportation in violation of regulations. The full value of the unaccounted appropriations is over €2.3 million. This shows that the problem is crucial and requires peculiar attention from customs authorities and travellers.
Who is required to study cash?
The EU rules are clear: any individual entering or leaving the EU with cash of at least equivalent value EUR 10 000 is required to notify that fact to the customs authorities. This work includes not only cash but besides another forms of payment, specified as checks, bills or remittances. The exchange declaration shall be made in writing.
An example of the violation of these rules is the case of a passenger from Ukraine who travels by train between Odessa and Przemyśl. In her luggage was found 19,9 1000 US dollarswhich she did not study in the abroad exchange declaration. For this offence, a fine of PLN 5 thousand.
Another case on the train from Kiev
On the same day, on a train from Kiev, officers discovered another case of unreported cash. This time a Ukrainian citizen carried $18.6 thousand and 92.5 1000 hryvnia. For breach of customs legislation, she was punished with a mandate of PLN 8,000.
Legal and financial implications
Failure to notify the means of payment carried may lead to serious legal and financial consequences. The mandates imposed on persons who violate regulations are usually fines, which can scope respective 1000 zlotys, but in any cases money can besides be confiscated.
Why is reporting cash so important?
The work to study cash is aimed at preventing money laundering, terrorist financing and another activities related to the illicit trading of funds. These provisions besides let for better control of cash flows in the European Union.
How to make a abroad exchange declaration?
A abroad exchange declaration may be made in writing at the border by completing the appropriate form available to customs officers. It is worth noting that the notification of measures does not entail additional costs or restrictions, provided that the amount transported comes from a legal source.
Summary
Customs and taxation Service officers are inactive monitoring border traffic to counter illegal cash shipments. Cases of Przemyśl and Medyka are further proof of the request to educate travellers in the scope of the existing customs legislation. To avoid problems, remember to study more than EUR 10,000 in cash. These principles not only defend travellers from penalties, but besides support the fight against financial crime.
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