Suspected Money Laundering Cases Detected, Investigated and Reported since Integrated Resorts Commenced Operations

Debated in Parliament on 6 Nov 2023.

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Since the integrated resorts began operations in 2011, authorities have detected 11 cases of suspected money laundering, all of which resulted in prosecutions and convictions.
The Gambling Regulatory Authority does not directly receive such cases, as they are reported to and investigated by the Police; the GRA instead requires casino operators to implement safeguards like customer due diligence and transaction monitoring.
The GRA conducts regular inspections and can impose regulatory actions, including financial penalties, for non-compliance, while the legal framework under the CDSA has been enhanced with tougher penalties and new offences to deter money laundering.

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Gan Thiam Poh

Mr Gan Thiam Poh asked the Minister for Home Affairs (a) whether there have been any cases of suspected money laundering detected and investigated since the integrated resorts commenced their businesses; (b) if so, how many cases have been reported to the Casino Regulatory Authority; and (c) what are the additional measures taken to detect and prevent money laundering at the integrated resorts.

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Since the integrated resorts began operations in 2011, authorities have detected 11 cases of suspected money laundering, all of which resulted in prosecutions and convictions.
The Gambling Regulatory Authority does not directly receive such cases, as they are reported to and investigated by the Police; the GRA instead requires casino operators to implement safeguards like customer due diligence and transaction monitoring.
The GRA conducts regular inspections and can impose regulatory actions, including financial penalties, for non-compliance, while the legal framework under the CDSA has been enhanced with tougher penalties and new offences to deter money laundering.

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Suspected Money Laundering Cases Detected, Investigated and Reported since Integrated Resorts Commenced Operations

Debated in Parliament on 6 Nov 2023.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Since the integrated resorts began operations in 2011, authorities have detected 11 cases of suspected money laundering, all of which resulted in prosecutions and convictions.
The Gambling Regulatory Authority does not directly receive such cases, as they are reported to and investigated by the Police; the GRA instead requires casino operators to implement safeguards like customer due diligence and transaction monitoring.
The GRA conducts regular inspections and can impose regulatory actions, including financial penalties, for non-compliance, while the legal framework under the CDSA has been enhanced with tougher penalties and new offences to deter money laundering.

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Gan Thiam Poh

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Since the integrated resorts began operations in 2011, authorities have detected 11 cases of suspected money laundering, all of which resulted in prosecutions and convictions.
The Gambling Regulatory Authority does not directly receive such cases, as they are reported to and investigated by the Police; the GRA instead requires casino operators to implement safeguards like customer due diligence and transaction monitoring.
The GRA conducts regular inspections and can impose regulatory actions, including financial penalties, for non-compliance, while the legal framework under the CDSA has been enhanced with tougher penalties and new offences to deter money laundering.

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Suspected Money Laundering Cases Detected, Investigated and Reported since Integrated Resorts Commenced Operations

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Suspected Money Laundering Cases Detected, Investigated and Reported since Integrated Resorts Commenced Operations

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