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FINTRAC warns online gambling may launder proceeds from fentanyl trafficking

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Canada’s Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre said online gambling sites may be used to launder proceeds from fentanyl trafficking and production. The agency said its analysis covered about 5,000 suspicious transaction reports related to fentanyl and synthetic opioids from 2020 to 2023, including reports of transfers through gambling-related payment processors.

Operators and payment providers face heightened scrutiny of transactions linked to suspected opioid proceeds.

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Japan’s National Police Agency proposes 30% pachinko machine fee cut

Japan’s National Police Agency has proposed reducing standard approval fees for pachinko and pachislot machines by about 30%, with revised rates due to take effect on 1 April 2027 if approved. The certification fee for an already type-tested model would fall from JPY4,340 to JPY3,030, while testing requirements would remain unchanged.

Japan’s National Police Agency has proposed reducing standard approval fees for pachinko and pachislot machines by around 30%.

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