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Lotteritilsynet refers Lyoness’s Norwegian business to police

Enforcement & compliance

Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)

Norway’s Lotteritilsynet said it referred Lyoness’s operations in Norway to police on 1 October 2019, seeking investigation of suspected criminal conduct under the Lottery Act’s ban on pyramid-like sales systems. The authority said prosecution officials will decide whether to pursue charges; a 2019 appeals-board decision had upheld an order to stop the business.

Lyoness’s Norwegian business faces potential prosecution following the police referral and existing order to stop operations.

Earlier fines and penalties by Lotteritilsynet

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Trannel InternationalNot statedLotteritilsynet orders Trannel to stop Norwegian gambling offerNot stated
LyonessNot statedNorwegian Lottery Appeals Board refuses Lyoness stay on shutdown orderNot stated
myWorld Norway, Lyoness Europe AGNot statedNorway’s Lotteritilsynet suspends Lyoness shutdown order under conditionsNot stated
Lyoness, myWorld NorwayNot statedNorway's gaming authority orders Lyoness to cease pyramid scheme activityNot stated
Lyoness, myWorld NorwayNot statedLotteritilsynet orders Lyoness to halt illegal pyramid scheme in NorwayNot stated

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