After performances in the Dominican Republic, 27-year old Puerto Rican reggaeton singer Carlos Efren Reyes Rosado (Farruko) returned to Puerto Rico and was arrested for violating the US$10,000 limit in undeclared cash. He was arrested in a joint investigation conducted by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) units.
Upon arriving to Puerto Rico, he turned in a customs declaration form indicating he was not carrying more than US$10,000. He was detained at Isla Grande airport in San Juan after arriving from the Dominican Republic on board a helicopter.
A subsequent search of his bags revealed he was carrying around US$51,802 in US currency in his luggage and in the soles of his shoes in his bags. He was arrested on the same day. He was released on a US$100,000 bond.
If convicted, the defendant faces a fine of no more than $250,000; five years in prison, or both; and forfeiture of the property involved in the offense. Reportedly, he could be subject to an ankle monitor and could be given permission to continue traveling. His upcoming international tour starts 19 April in Mexico City and ends in Los Angeles, USA on 30 June 2018.
According to the CBP website, you may bring into or take out of the country, including by mail, as much money as you wish. However, if you are transporting more than US$10,000, you will need to report it to CBP by completing the Report of International Transportation of Currency or Monetary Instruments (FinCEN Form 105).
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ICE
9 April 2018
