TSA confiscates $191.500 in cash, then claims they only took $159,950.

[DetlefK]

https://www.tampabay.com/news/transportation/2020/02/14/feds-seize-181000-from-trucker-at-tampa-airport-his-company-says-something-is-fishy/

Company withdraws $191.500 from bank-account.

Company-representative travels with $191.500 in cash to buy tractor-trailers.

TSA seizes the money, writes receipt that they confiscated $191.500.

CBP says they won't give the $159,950 back because it's from illegal activity. Doesn't explain where this number comes from. Doesn't explain what the alleged crime is.

Company files lawsuit against DHS, CBP and the officials involved.

Agencies refuse to comment to press.

CBP revokes Global Entry Program participation for company.

[safeinOhio]

1. "All of the cops are criminals and all the sinners saints"

Hope they find justice and some LEOs go to jail.

[d_r]

2. I am sure

If the individual files the proper form then TSA will return the $127,500.

[Historic NY]

3. Somebody skimmed off some cash.....

taking peoples money and making them fight to get it back.

[Blues Heron]

4. The war on cash continues.

BOHICA everyone, leave the cash at home. Who doesn't know this by now? You can't trust these "officers" (pirates really)

[CaptYossarian]

5. Every job should have "fringe benefits".

Here's the start to a nice investment portfolio.

[Chainfire]

6. Oh come on guys and gals

You know they are underpaid, what is wrong with a little squeeze here and there?

[miyazaki]

10. Rolf. Surprised they didn't squeeze it all.

Lie, cheat and steal. It's the American way.

[lpbk2713]

7. Thieves and liars.

Just like ICE. Another Homeland Security organized crime endeavor.

[Arazi]

8. This looks bad but what kind of company sends an employee w nearly $200k in cash?

To buy... tractors?

Large equipment can easily be purchased with a money order, certified check, or bank transfer if you don't have enough of a business credit line.

While I hate the TSA are we sure the company was really buying... tractors?

[NutmegYankee]

9. The burden is on the government to prove otherwise.

[Arazi]

11. Not disagreeing with that at all. The whole thing is weird tho

[NutmegYankee]

12. Blatant misuse of civil asset forfeiture.

Washington Post did a great series on it. https://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/investigative/collection/stop-and-seize-2/