Money Laundering

Former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo Charged with 62 Counts of Money Laundering Linked to POGO Scandal

Vanja Mitic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, Money Laundering, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Financial Fraud, Philippines
Former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, alongside 31 co-defendants, now faces a total of 62 money laundering charges. The charges stem from their involvement in an illicit Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (PO...

China Strengthens Cooperation with ASEAN to Combat Online Gambling and Telecom Fraud

Vanja Mitic
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In a strategic effort to address growing regional security concerns, China has pledged to deepen cooperation with the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to combat the rise in on...

Nevada Revokes Gaming License of Ex-MGM Executive Scott Sibella

Vanja Mitic
Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, Money Laundering, Economy/Finance, Illegal Bookmaking, Employment & Careers, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Nevada
In a rare move, the Nevada Gaming Commission revoked the gaming license of former MGM Grand and Resorts World Las Vegas executive Scott Sibella, concluding a highly publicized investigation into his role in com...

Government Shuts Down the Largest POGO Hub in Cavite

Johnny K.
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The Philippine government has officially shut down the largest Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) facility in Kawit, Cavite. This move is part of the administration's sweeping effort to end all offshore...

China and Macau Intensify Crackdown on Illicit Foreign Exchange Syndicates

Johnny K.
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Mainland China and Macau have joined forces to crack down on illegal foreign exchange operations and related crimes, dismantling 263 syndicates and identifying illicit funds exceeding RMB800 billion (approximat...

Philippines Targets Final Active POGOs for Shutdown

Vanja Mitic
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In a significant development, the Philippine government has announced stringent actions against Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), signaling a major policy shift aimed at curbing illegal activities a...

Long Beach Poker Player Admits to Illegal Sports Betting and Money Laundering Charges

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Damien LeForbes, a 43-year-old professional poker player from Long Beach, California, has entered a guilty plea to charges of money laundering and running an unauthorized sports betting operation. His plea was ...

UN Report Warns of Rising Cyber Fraud and Illicit Gambling in Southeast Asia

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A recent report from the United Nations (U.N.) has raised alarm over the escalating involvement of transnational criminal organizations in Southeast Asia. These groups are capitalizing on underregulated casinos...