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Greek anti-money-laundering authority investigates gambling-linked funds

Enforcement & compliance

Greece’s Independent Authority Against Money Laundering identified more than 200 people suspected of funnelling undeclared money through gambling operators, according to a media report. The report said at least 10 licensed operators were accused of facilitating laundering, but none of the individuals or companies had been named and the authority’s investigation was continuing.

The investigation puts licensed operators’ handling of customer deposits and suspicious transactions under scrutiny.

Earlier fines and penalties by UKGC

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedNot statedWest Midlands Police warn of marked-card scams in illegal Birmingham cardroomsNot stated
ProgressPlayGBP 1,000,000UKGC fines ProgressPlay £1m for AML and social responsibility failuresNot stated
Allwyn, VodafoneGBP 350,000,000UKGC begins enforcement action against Allwyn over National Lottery upgrade delayNot stated
Boldwood SoftwareNot statedGSC bars Boldwood Software owner from Isle of Man gambling roles indefinitelyNot stated
Taichi Tech Limited, FafabetGBP 170,000UKGC fines Fafabet £170,000 over unfair terms and compliance failuresNot stated

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