Mexican authorities suspend 13 casinos over alleged money laundering
Mexican authorities suspended operations at 13 casinos over alleged money-laundering schemes, officials said. Grupo Salinas said two of the targeted casinos belonged to it, denied wrongdoing and accused the government of harassment; Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch said alleged organised-crime links did not necessarily indicate cartel involvement.
Casino suspensions and alleged money laundering create operating and enforcement risks for Mexican casino operators.