Gretchen Ho relative denied forex in Norway over PH corruption fears

A relative of broadcast journalist Gretchen Ho was denied foreign currency exchange services at Oslo Airport in Norway due to concerns about corruption and money laundering in the Philippines.

The incident occurred when the family member attempted to exchange $300.

The foreign exchange teller explicitly stated they could not process the exchange because the traveler came from the Philippines, citing the country's issues with corruption and money laundering.

Ho shared the experience on social media, expressing her dismay and questioning the negative perception of the Philippines abroad.

Ho has submitted a report to the Philippine Ambassador to Norway, Enrico T. Fos.

A netizen informed Ho that the Philippines is considered a high-risk country due to strict anti-money laundering rules followed by Norway, as ordered by the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.