AUSTRAC has instructed The Ville Resort-Casino in Townsville and Mindil Beach Casino Resort in Darwin to appoint external auditors to assess their AML/CTF compliance.
The actions were taken after AUSTRAC identified potential gaps and deficiencies in AML/CTF controls, risk and oversight.
AUSTRAC CEO, Brendan Thomas, said the far-north casinos operate gaming machines and table games which come with an elevated risk. Without adequate controls and monitoring, they can be used for money laundering.
Casino operators under scrutiny as AUSTRAC orders compliance audits
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