Half a million in sneakers: Latvian tried to hide a large sum from Pskov customs officers

An unusual way to hide the currency was chosen at the border in the Pskov region. According to the press service of the Pskov customs, on November 14, 2026, a 56-year-old Latvian citizen was detained at the Shumilkino checkpoint.

The woman was on her way to Riga and told customs that she had only 5,000 rubles. However, a careful inspection revealed otherwise: 28 bills of 200 euros were hidden under the insoles of her sneakers, which in terms of more than 500 thousand rubles. The offender built her explanation on forgetfulness: she was allegedly afraid of stealing money on the road and simply did not have time to get it out of the stash in front of the border.

The acquittal did not relieve her of responsibility. Cash concealment using caches falls under part 2 of article 16.1 of the administrative code of the Russian Federation. Now the Latvian woman faces a serious fine (up to three times the amount) and the confiscation of the discovered funds.