Elky suspected of drug dealing - Page 2

On September 15 2009 05:18 Phrogs! wrote:
Haha I thought this was going to be another smuft like case. Hope he can get his money back soon.

On September 15 2009 05:51 omgbnetsux wrote:
You're supposed to declare large amounts of money (I know its over $10,000 USD here) when going through customs. Its absurd he'd have this much cash on him in the first place.

On September 15 2009 05:00 redtooth wrote:
this is probably the reason customs had such a hard time believing him. do poker players usually carry briefcases of cash around? i for one would never have over a few hundred dollars on me, especially with the clutter and chaos of airports involved.

Amusing anecdote

Tuan went to Foxwoods in 2004 to play in the final event. Not surprisingly, he lost the $14,000 he brought with him shooting dice. He wanted to fly back home, but the nearby airports were snowed in. My girlfriend offered to lend him money for the entry. Even though Tuan needed the money, he turned down the loan because he hates to impose on other people, including his friends. Hasan Habib borrowed $3000 from Ted Forrest to put himself, Tuan, and Mohammed Ibrahim into the last $1000 satellite. Hasan asked for 25% of Tuan’s action in exchange for Tuan owing him $500. Tuan went on to win a seat in the main event and then bested a field of 674 players to capture the $1.55 million first prize.

Tuan took his share in cash, since he didn’t have a bank account. He bought a duffle bag at the gift shop and then took a limo to New York with his friends, so he could catch the next flight out. Hasan stayed in New York, but Thor Hansen and Nam Le accompanied Tuan to JFK airport. When they went through security, Tuan was asked what was in the bag. He told them he had over $1 million in cash. They laughed at the obvious joke, but stopped laughing when the bag was opened.

Tuan and his friends were allowed on the plane without much hassle, much to their surprise. When they arrived in Long Beach, they were immediately greeted by the FBI. Tuan showed them a printout with his picture, which told of his tournament win. After many questions and verification with the Foxwoods Casino, Tuan and his friends were released after being detained for over an hour.

On September 15 2009 05:02 pR0gR4m3R wrote:
Poor Elky??

You say "poor" to a guy thats winning 5 million a year??

Elky doesnt know what a "private bank" means?? So he cant carry with him such an amount of money!!

On September 15 2009 05:02 pR0gR4m3R wrote:
Poor Elky??

You say "poor" to a guy thats winning 5 million a year??

Elky doesnt know what a "private bank" means?? So he cant carry with him such an amount of money!!