Iranian Passenger Loses Sh750,000 after Clearance at JKIA

An Iranian national claims that he lost Sh750,000 from his bag at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

30-year-old Mehrah Hassan told police that he arrived at the Nairobi airport from Qatar on Wednesday and was carrying US$7,500 in his bag. He, however, said he could not find the cash completing clearance with Immigration officers at JKIA.

“He was profiled and cleared by Immigration officers. He proceeded to the forex bureau to change the money. But when he opened the bag he found a bundle amounting to US$ 100 (Sh 1,000),” police said.

It added: “Scene was visited, no arrest or recovery was made.”

The incident comes amid reports of customers complaining of mistreatment by JKIA officials and being forced into queues for their bags to be checked. Passengers have also reportedly complained of the staff being rude and unfriendly while conducting the search.