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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Anna Wise

Entain sued by Australian regulator over money laundering allegations

Bookies reopened during the period but closures meant retail revenues were down. (Entain / PA) -

Betting giant Entain is being taken to court by Australia’s financial crime regulator over allegations it breached anti-money laundering rules in the country, leaving it at “serious risk of criminal exploitation”.

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (Austrac) said it had started civil penalty proceedings in the federal court against the company.

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