Febraban president warns of money-laundering risks from Brazilian betting firms
Febraban president Isaac Sidney warned that criminal groups could use online betting companies to launder money, speaking at a financial intelligence and organised crime event in Brazil. He called for state and private-sector action and said banks were processing information to assist authorities; he also criticised some fintechs for alleged shortcomings in anti-money-laundering compliance.
The warning raises compliance concerns for betting businesses and financial firms handling their payments.