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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTSA confiscates $191.500 in cash, then claims they only took $159,950.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/transportation/2020/02/14/feds-seize-181000-from-trucker-at-tampa-airport-his-company-says-something-is-fishy/Company withdraws $191.500 from bank-account.
Company-representative travels with $191.500 in cash to buy tractor-trailers.
TSA seizes the money, writes receipt that they confiscated $191.500.
CBP says they won't give the $159,950 back because it's from illegal activity. Doesn't explain where this number comes from. Doesn't explain what the alleged crime is.
Company files lawsuit against DHS, CBP and the officials involved.
Agencies refuse to comment to press.
CBP revokes Global Entry Program participation for company.
safeinOhio
(32,733 posts)Hope they find justice and some LEOs go to jail.
If the individual files the proper form then TSA will return the $127,500.
Historic NY
(37,454 posts)taking peoples money and making them fight to get it back.
Blues Heron
(5,944 posts)BOHICA everyone, leave the cash at home. Who doesn't know this by now? You can't trust these "officers" (pirates really)
CaptYossarian
(6,448 posts)Here's the start to a nice investment portfolio.
Chainfire
(17,659 posts)You know they are underpaid, what is wrong with a little squeeze here and there?
miyazaki
(2,253 posts)Lie, cheat and steal. It's the American way.
lpbk2713
(42,769 posts)Just like ICE. Another Homeland Security organized crime endeavor.
Arazi
(6,829 posts)To buy... tractors?
Large equipment can easily be purchased with a money order, certified check, or bank transfer if you don't have enough of a business credit line.
While I hate the TSA are we sure the company was really buying... tractors?
NutmegYankee
(16,201 posts)Arazi
(6,829 posts)NutmegYankee
(16,201 posts)Washington Post did a great series on it. https://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/investigative/collection/stop-and-seize-2/