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AMLC investigates casinos over alleged PHP1bn laundering scheme

Enforcement & compliance

The Philippines’ Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) said it will investigate casinos over alleged laundering linked to fraudulent flood-control projects in Bulacan. Senator Panfilo Lacson said suspicious transactions totalling more than PHP1 billion ($18.3 million) crossed 13 casinos from 2023 to 2025; AMLC executive director Matthew David said the council would also examine relatives and associates of the accused officials. The council has submitted names for asset freezing and plans to seek court orders.

The investigation raises anti-money laundering scrutiny for casinos connected to the alleged transactions.

Earlier fines and penalties by PAGCOR

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedPHP 200,000,000PAGCOR voids PHP 200m in winnings claimed by public servantsNot stated
Not namedNot statedLegal expert urges PAGCOR to blacklist suppliers serving unlicensed gambling sitesNot stated
Not namedNot statedPAGCOR identifies 11 unauthorised offshore gaming sitesNot stated
Not namedNot statedPAGCOR warns that fake offshore gaming sites falsely claim its approvalNot stated
Lucky 7 Bingo CorpNot statedPAGCOR warns of fake offshore gaming licence linked to Lucky 7 BingoNot stated

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