A Nigerian man has been arrested at the Diori Hamani Airport in Niamey, the capital of Niger. The man, whose identity has not been revealed was reportedly travelling with 4.6 million Euros in cash and was en route to Dubai from Niger republic.
Police in Niger say there has been an increase in the incidence of people trying to move large sums of cash through Niger republic.
Nigerian officials however have not reacted to the reported arrest.