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Brazil’s TCU finds weaknesses in controls against money laundering in online betting

Regulation

Brazil’s Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) found significant governance and coordination weaknesses in public bodies’ controls against money laundering through online betting, according to its audit. The review covered oversight of illegal operators and reported R$38bn in gross revenue for the sector in the first half of 2025.

The audit’s governance and coordination findings highlight gaps in controls against money laundering through online betting.

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Enforcement & compliance

Brazil’s Finance Ministry investigates 40 betting accounts over suspected money laundering

Brazil’s Finance Ministry is investigating about 40 betting-platform accounts with balances above R$ 500 mil, including some exceeding R$ 1 million, Finance Minister Dario Durigan said. The inquiry is examining possible money laundering and links to criminal organisations; the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting said R$ 1,325 bilhão remained to be returned to about 26,5 million bettors.

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