Italian police arrest 2 Japanese smuggling $134 billion in bonds

Mayhem · June 19, 2009, 09:37:49 PM

ROME - Italian authorities say they have arrested two Japanese men who allegedly tried to bring $134 billion worth of undeclared U.S. bonds into Switzerland.

Anti-fraud police in Como, near the Swiss border, said Monday the men hid the bonds in the bottom of a suitcase. They were caught in Chiasso's train station June 3 after an inspection.

Police said the two suspects were carrying a total of 259 bonds, including 10 with a value of $1 billion each and 249 with a value of $500 million.

Hocky · June 20, 2009, 04:42:43 AM

I only want one of those..I'm not greedy!

harley89 · June 20, 2009, 05:39:24 AM

But the question in the world of conspiracy theroy is Are the bonds real How did they get them

Squid · June 20, 2009, 10:20:20 AM

Why do these counterfeit/bond theft/currency heists always involve the US? Am I missing the stories that involve other countries' currencies or is the US particularly aimed at? I'd like to hear how this investigation unfolds....

Joe C · June 20, 2009, 10:45:24 AM

Barry Bonds was unavailable for comment.

Squid · June 20, 2009, 10:48:19 AM

Quote from: Joe C on June 20, 2009, 10:45:24 AM
Barry Bonds was unavailable for comment.

* * GROAN * *

Stinkerbell · June 22, 2009, 08:13:28 AM

Quote from: Joe C on June 20, 2009, 10:45:24 AM
Barry Bonds was unavailable for comment.

But James Bond was overheard saying "Bonds. Undeclared Bonds."

Squid · June 22, 2009, 10:13:48 AM

Didn't Barry Bonds change his name to Barry Anabolic Steroids I Dont Pay Taxes Bonds?

Joe C · June 22, 2009, 10:35:16 AM

Quote from: Stinkerbell on June 22, 2009, 08:13:28 AM
But James Bond was overheard saying "Bonds. Undeclared Bonds."

Lol

Gary US Bonds was happy to collect a royalty payment.

Italian police arrest 2 Japanese smuggling $134 billion in bonds

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