Mika Singh, the famous Indian singer, has never been one to shy away from controversy, and his recent recollection of an airport incident with Indian Customs officials is proof of that. Known for his bold personality, Mika recently shared an anecdote about an old run-in with the Indian Customs, which made headlines once again.
Mika Singh’s Airport Confrontation Over USD 2 Lakh
This story goes back to a time when Mika was traveling with his band, and he had a confrontation with Sameer Wankhede, an IRS officer who reportedly stopped him at the airport. The issue was related to the foreign currency Mika was carrying, which exceeded the permissible limit. At the time, the customs law allowed each person to carry a maximum of USD 1,000. However, Mika was carrying more than that, which led to the altercation.
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Naturally, this situation upset Mika Singh, especially since he had been doing several shows for the Customs department in the past. The frustration of the moment led him to tweet something quite dramatic. In his tweet, he boldly declared that he was coming to India with USD 2 lakh in foreign currency and dared the officials to stop him if they could. The tweet quickly caught the attention of many, and chaos ensued.
When Mika Singh arrived at the airport, it was clear that Customs officials had taken his tweet very seriously. According to Mika, it felt like he was being treated like a major criminal, joking that it felt like “Dawood Ibrahim” was about to step out with gold chains around his neck. Of course, Mika was being playful, but the situation had escalated to a point where the officials were all over him.
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Mika Singh clarified that his tweet was never meant to be taken seriously. He had posted it in a moment of anger, not realizing that it would make such a big impact. In fact, he admitted that he never intended to bring USD 2 lakh with him and laughed off the incident, saying, “I’m not some idiot.” Despite his claims being a joke, the Customs still found a reason to act on his arrival. They ended up imposing a customs duty on the two bottles of premium scotch whisky he was carrying.
This incident highlights Mika’s flair for the dramatic and his ability to create a stir with his words. He did not back down from sharing this story, and it’s clear that even today, Mika’s boldness and sense of humor make for some interesting and memorable moments.
