18.10.2025 15:40
American rapper Bandman Kevo was temporarily detained at customs in Cairo, Egypt, due to a 2-kilogram gold chain. Authorities stated that the jewelry was too valuable to be legally brought into the country.
The incident at Cairo International Airport during customs control erupted when famous rapper Bandman Kevo was caught with a valuable gold chain worth over $133,300. Egyptian customs claimed that the chain was not declared on the grounds that such a high-value piece of jewelry could not be brought into the country as personal belongings.
THEY ATTEMPTED TO SEIZE THE CHAIN
Customs officials claimed that Bandman Kevo's gold chain might have been purchased in Egypt and asked the rapper to prove that the jewelry belonged to him. Authorities specifically requested a photo or document showing that he wore the chain before the trip.
HE WAS TEMPORARILY DETAINED
It was reported that Bandman Kevo, who was unable to provide documentation, was temporarily detained, and the chain was seized temporarily. Following the spread of the incident on social media, the rapper's fans and followers reacted to the Egyptian authorities.
IT BECAME A TREND ON SOCIAL MEDIA
This customs crisis experienced by Bandman Kevo caused a significant stir on social media. Many users argued that the artist was detained unfairly, while some emphasized the need to adhere to customs regulations.