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title: "Moldovan Embassy ready to assist six citizens detained with $1.2 million hidden under their clothes"
url: https://moldova1.md/p/89870/moldovan-embassy-ready-to-assist-six-citizens-detained-with-1-2-million-hidden-under-their-clothes
published: 2026-11-10T13:24:30Z
language: en
author: "Nicoleta Borodin"
section: "Justice"
source: moldova1.md
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# Moldovan Embassy ready to assist six citizens detained with $1.2 million hidden under their clothes

> The authorities of the Republic of Moldova were informed by the Bulgarian side about the detention of six Moldovan citizens, who were caught with nearly 1.2 million dollars in undeclared funds. The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Sofia is prepared to provide them with consular assistance, according to the Moldovan diplomatic service.

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The authorities of the Republic of Moldova were informed by the Bulgarian side about the detention of six Moldovan citizens, who were caught with nearly 1.2 million dollars in undeclared funds. The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Sofia is prepared to provide them with consular assistance, according to the Moldovan diplomatic service.

The incident happened on November 6 at the Lesovo border crossing point, as Moldovan citizens attempted to leave Bulgaria.

"The individuals in question have been detained by the competent authorities, and six criminal cases have been opened to investigate the circumstances of the incident. The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Bulgaria is monitoring the situation and stands ready to provide consular assistance to the Moldovan citizens, in accordance with legal provisions," stated Tatiana Barac, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Six Moldovan citizens were detained in Bulgaria while travelling by minibus from the Republic of Moldova toward Turkey.

During a customs check, border police and customs inspectors discovered that the individuals were carrying $1,199,900 in undeclared cash, concealed beneath their clothing.

The money—in $100 bills—was packed in vacuum-sealed bags and hidden inside elastic belts wrapped around their bodies.

Five of the detained individuals were carrying $200,000 each, while the sixth person had $199,900.

The entire sum was confiscated, and Bulgarian authorities have initiated six criminal cases, under the supervision of the District Prosecutor's Office in Yambol.