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Mexican authorities suspend 13 casinos over alleged money laundering

Enforcement & compliance

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.

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