{"id":12,"date":"2024-06-10T14:06:04","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T11:06:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slotsgarden100nodepositbonus.icu\/2024\/06\/10\/australia-sounds-the-alarm-on-junket-ties-to-organized-crime\/"},"modified":"2024-06-12T10:51:53","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T07:51:53","slug":"australia-sounds-the-alarm-on-junket-ties-to-organized-crime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/slotsgarden100nodepositbonus.icu\/2024\/06\/10\/australia-sounds-the-alarm-on-junket-ties-to-organized-crime\/","title":{"rendered":"Australia Sounds the Alarm on Junket Ties to Organized Crime"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/el655InTQSs\"\n    frameborder=\"0\"\n    allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n    allowfullscreen><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Australias financial watchdog, AUSTRAC, has issued a grave caution regarding the susceptibility of junket businesses to exploitation by criminal organizations, as detailed in the Sydney Morning Herald. <\/p>\n<p>For those not in the know, junkets serve as intermediaries between casinos and VIP gamblers, particularly in Asia, attracting affluent players and simplifying their wagering endeavors.  AUSTRAC&#8217;s findings specifically emphasized the dangers of illicit finance and even funding for terrorism within these junket enterprises.  They are essentially imploring casinos to elevate their vigilance and be far more discerning about their business associates.<\/p>\n<p>This entire matter erupted following an investigation into Crown Resorts, a prominent casino entity in Australia.  The inquiry uncovered some rather dubious practices, including possible connections to organized crime through their junket affiliations.  This sparked a major controversy, postponing the launch of Crown&#8217;s flagship casino in Sydney and compelling them to publicly sever ties with junkets until stronger regulations are in place.<\/p>\n<p>The takeaway from AUSTRAC is unmistakable: casinos must address this menace with the utmost seriousness.  They are being instructed to meticulously evaluate the hazards linked to junket operators, strengthen their internal protocols, and promptly report any questionable dealings.  It appears the era of disregarding the origins of gambling funds has come to an end. <\/p>\n<p>She further cautioned that the difficulties created by these gaming enterprises could escalate.  The presence of money laundering and financial wrongdoings, she stated, frequently gives rise to more severe problems, such as narcotics and human smuggling, ultimately harming the fabric of society. <\/p>\n<p>Currently, due to the global health crisis and limitations on movement, these Philippine gaming ventures have been temporarily suspended. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Australias financial watchdog, AUSTRAC, has issued a grave caution regarding the susceptibility of junket businesses to exploitation by criminal organizations, as detailed in the Sydney Morning Herald. 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