Man Conceals Gold Worth Rs 30 Lakh in Fake Hair, Rectum; Nabbed at Delhi Airport | WATCH VIDEO

A routine check at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport turned into a startling discovery when customs officials intercepted a passenger arriving from Dubai under suspicion of smuggling. The man’s distinctive wavy hair initially caught the attention of authorities, leading to a meticulous inspection that uncovered a brazen attempt at gold smuggling.

The passenger, whose identity has not been disclosed, had landed from Abu Dhabi and was attempting to pass through customs undetected. However, suspicions were raised about the authenticity of his hair, prompting officials to detain him for questioning. Their doubts were soon confirmed – beneath the seemingly natural waves lay a bald scalp concealing pouches filled with gold.

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Upon closer inspection, customs officers discovered a total of 686 grams of gold concealed on the individual. The gold was ingeniously hidden: one pouch was concealed within the wig he wore, while two additional pouches were discreetly lodged in his rectum. The total value of the seized gold is estimated to be around Rs 30.55 lakhs.

This incident underscored the challenges that the customs department faces in combating gold smuggling, remarked a senior official, highlighting the ongoing efforts to curb illicit activities at airports. The accused has been apprehended under the Customs Act 1962 and remanded into custody for further investigation.

The seizure comes against the backdrop of a significant volume of gold being smuggled into the country each year, with estimates suggesting between 150 to 200 tonnes evade official detection annually. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) reported seizures amounting to Rs 405 crore in the fiscal year 2021-22, representing only a fraction of the total illicit trade.