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The Romanian Customs Authority reported the disappearance of nearly €700,000 that was seized in January 2026 from a passenger arriving from Dubai. The money was stored at the Otopeni Airport Customs Office and was discovered missing during a restitution process. Only one banknote and sheets of paper were found in the bag where the money was kept. An internal investigation has been initiated, and the police are looking into the circumstances surrounding the loss. The storage room lacked video surveillance, although access to the corridor was monitored. The investigation will assess compliance with procedures and the responsibilities of those who had access to the area.