The Heathrow passenger billed after £ 400,000 in cash found in a suitcase

A man was charged following an investigation by the National Crime Agency after 400,000 in cash was found in his suitcase while he was trying to leave the United Kingdom. On Wednesday, the 41 -year -old National Broomand Nasab was arrested at Heathrow airport and was accused of a silver laundering chief. Almost 11,000 euros were also found in his backpack. All the money was seized. Nasab, who lives in Austria, was about to climb a flight to Turkey, when he was arrested by colleagues from the border force who found the money. Will he appear in Uxbridge magistrates? Run today (Friday). — More than 400,000 in cash seized (photo: NCA)

A man was accused of money laundering after £ 400,000 of banknotes were discovered in a suitcase at Heathrow airport.

Border force apprehended Broomand Nasab, 41 AustriaWhile trying to climb a flight to Türkiye Wednesday.

The police said they also discovered nearly 11,000 euros (£ 9,100) in their backpack.

All the money was seized by the police on the scene and Nasab was arrested.

Following an investigation, Nasab was accused of a money laundering chief and was to appear on Friday before the Uxbridge court of first instance.

According to the crime product law, money laundering is “the process by which the product of the crime is converted into assets which seem to have a legitimate origin, so that they can be permanently or recycled into additional criminal companies ».

A spokesperson for the National Crime Agency said: “ a man was charged following an investigation by the National Crime Agency after £ 400,000 in cash were found in his suitcase while He was trying to get out of the United Kingdom.