Marissa Lapid: I’m sorry, it’s for my house

Marissa Lapid, wife of Senator Lito Lapid apologized to the Customs Border and Protection officer for allegedly smuggling $50,000 in cash last November 27, 2011. According to report, when Marissa asked about the money, she said, “I’m sorry. It’s for my house.”

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The Homeland Security Investigation special agent "Albert Giangregorio" said, "when Marissa arrived, she declared that she was not carrying currency over $10,000 in US currency or foreign currency equivalent."

But upon reexamination of Customs Border and Protection officer, they found a two socks with $10,000 each and a cloth bag containing $20,000.

Giangregorio said, "Marissa then apologized and repeatedly said 'I screwed up.' "

Meanwhile, Senator Lapid said in a statement yesterday, “My wife can defend herself.”

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