Authorities in Singapore have made ten arrests, seizing illegal assets worth over S$900 million in simultaneous raids nationwide. The raids were the culmination of a forgery and money laundering (ML) investigation facilitated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and […]
Gaming & Gambling
Cash-intensive facilities that utilize complex transaction chains often attract criminals looking to launder illicitly obtained funds. Casinos fall into this category, offering gamblers anonymity and the ability to transact large amounts of money at a rapid scale. While the market […]
The Liberal and Nationals Government of New South Wales (NSW) has unveiled its plan to make all poker machines in the state cashless by 2028, following an inquiry by the NSW Crime Commission. According to the state’s Premier Dominic Perrottet, […]
Appearing at FINSIA’s “The Regulators” event on May 13 2022, AUSTRAC CEO, Nicole Rose, outlined the regulator’s priorities for 2022. The key focus areas pertain to high-risk, cash-intensive sectors such as pubs, clubs and betting agencies. To achieve this, AUSTRAC […]
Federal authorities in the US are hunting a scam artist who allegedly sold luxury vehicles online to car dealership owners who never received them, and laundered thousands of dollars through a Cincinnati casino. Ismail Shalash sold vehicles to dealerships across […]