Nigerian diplomat caught with $2.3m at IGI airport

New Delhi: A senior Nigerian diplomat was caught on Monday seeking to spirit away $2.27 million in cash.
Captain G A Ojedokun, defence adviser to the Nigerian high commissioner here was caught when Indian Airlines staffers handling the baggage on the early morning shift at the Indira Gandhi International Airport were alerted by the X-ray images of contents of his bag. When asked, the Nigerian tried to fob off IA employees saying the bag contained clothes only.
The suspicious baggage handlers, however, refused to let him go even when the protocol officer of MEA accompanying the diplomat strongly intervened on his behalf, citing diplomatic immunity and seeking a smooth passage for Ojedokun.
Ojedokun is being questioned by Income Tax and Enforcement Directorate officials, but would soon be let off because of the diplomatic immunity he enjoys.
Interestingly, the biggest-ever cash haul was made just a day before the new Nigerian high commissioner is scheduled to present his credentials to President A P J Abdul Kalam.
22/05/07 The News - International, Pakistan

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