Malaysian citizen held with 12kg gold at Dhaka Airport

A Malaysian citizen was arrested along with 12 kilograms of gold at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. 

The arrest was made by National Security Intelligence (NSI) late Friday night (November 29). 

The detainee, identified as Cho Yo Char, was handed over to customs authorities following his apprehension.

According to reports, Cho Yo Char arrived in Dhaka on a flight at 11:45 PM and drew the attention of NSI officials due to his suspicious movements in the visa-on-arrival area. He was placed under surveillance and after completing immigration formalities, he was challenged on suspicion of gold smuggling.

Subsequent scans with an archway machine revealed the presence of gold concealed in a vest worn beneath his shirt. Upon searching his body, officials recovered 12 gold bars, each weighing 1 kilogram. 

The estimated market value of the seized gold is approximately Tk 14.4 crore.