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The Manitoba government is requiring casinos to report suspicious transactions to local and federal law enforcement as part of efforts to combat money laundering. The new directive will apply to all casinos operated by Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries (MBLL).
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Suspicious transaction records will now be sent directly to the Winnipeg Police Service, RCMP, and the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC). Similar reporting measures are already in place in Ontario and British Columbia. MBLL will also expand its anti-money laundering team with additional staff and equipment. The province is investing $325,000 in new surveillance equipment for MBLL and will work with FINTRAC to improve information sharing with provincial agencies.
The Manitoba government says these measures are part of a broader effort to crack down on drug trafficking and prevent criminal organizations from using casinos to launder money.
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