The Australian securities regulator on Tuesday started civil proceedings against 11 current and former directors of casino operator Star Entertainment Group Ltd for alleged shortcomings related to the risk of money laundering.
Casino operators in Australia have been dogged by damning reports of shirking anti-money laundering rules, dysfunctional governance and poor corporate culture, prompting authorities to seek stringent disciplinary actions.
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) on Tuesday alleged that Star Entertainment's board and executives "failed to give sufficient focus to the risk of money laundering and criminal associations".