DRI officials acted on a tip-off and detained Khan when he was clearing customs. They found US $24,000 in Khan's hand baggage and $25,000 each on two of his troupe members.
Another $50,000 was recovered from his checked in luggage. In addition, Khan also had some Pakistani currency. Legally, Khan is allowed to carry US $10,000 -- in cash, bank drafts and traveler's cheques without declaring.
Rahat had reportedly told his interrogators that Event Manager Chitresh had allegedly handed over money to him at the airport before he was to board the Emirates Delhi-Lahore-Dubai flight.
Chitresh now has to explain how the currency conversion was done and give the name of the agency used for carrying out the exchange. The DRI officials claim that the currency conversion of money was not done through any bank.
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