FATF report warns of gambling infrastructure risks in online scam proceeds
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The Financial Action Task Force published a report on 5 November 2026 examining how criminal networks generate, transfer and launder proceeds from online scams. It highlights the potential misuse of casino and online gambling infrastructure and calls attention to AML/CFT measures, risk assessment and cooperation between authorities.
A report on the generation, movement and laundering of online scam proceeds by criminal networks was published on 5 November 2026 by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). It highlights the potential for casino and online gambling infrastructure to facilitate illicit financial activity.
It emphasised effective anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures, risk assessment and cooperation between competent authorities.