Mexico investigates 13 casinos over suspected money laundering
Mexico’s Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público said it is investigating 13 casinos across eight states over transactions it considers high-risk. The authority cited large cash movements, international transfers and digital platforms allegedly used to conceal funds; Grupo Salinas said the investigation was a government “persecution” and said it would defend its compliance practices.
The investigation and Grupo Salinas’ response put compliance controls and potential criminal referrals in focus for casino operators in Mexico.