he admitted that he had been aware of the filing and was reportedly planning to do so on his layover to Albania, authorities also didn't note any attempt to avoid declaring the cash as an issue at the time when they seized his funds...they violated his rights before he had the chance. They were in the wrong which is why they lost and had to return the funds. He was also carrying that large amount in a carry-on with him, making no decent attempt to hide it in any way.