Russian Citizen Loses $99,000 At Belarusian Border

Reform.news Editorial Team · 24 August 2026, 14:25

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A Russian citizen was left without $99,000 at the Brest border crossing after Belarusian customs officers seized the money.

According to the State Customs Committee, the man was traveling from Moldova in a Mercedes-Benz with foreign registration. He went through the “red channel” to process the temporary import of the vehicle.

The man said he was carrying only personal belongings and about $900 in U.S. dollars.

“The inspector questioned the statement. During a subsequent inspection, a large sum of money was found under food products in a portable refrigerator, several times exceeding the amount permitted to be transported without declaration”, the statement said.

The money was seized pending a court decision. A criminal case has been opened against the man.