Call for money-laundering inquiry heads to Vancouver city council
By Simon Little Online Journalist
City council will vote on issuing a formal call for an inquiry at its next meeting. Continue reading
Anti-Money Laundering
‘BCLC could have stopped this’: Former casino investigators question whether officials unwilling to stop criminal activity
Whistle-blowers from B.C.’s casino industry believe government officials could be investigated for deliberately allowing dirty money to flood government casinos. Continue reading
Former casino security executive steps down as chair of Justice Institute of BC board
Robert Kroeker was head of compliance at the company that owns River Rock casino while money laundering was taking place. Continue reading
Ethics expert says rules could force Sen. Larry Campbell to step down from B.C. casino company board
A University of Ottawa law professor believes that loopholes in ethics laws have often allowed Canadian parliamentarians to serve their own personal and corporate interests, instead of the public. Continue reading
Hidden ownership loopholes make Canada a ‘pawn in global game of money laundering’ report says
A new report says Canada must establish a registry identifying hidden owners of real estate in order to combat money laundering Continue reading
Exclusive: River Rock Casino warned employees may have shred large cash transaction records
B.C. Attorney General David Eby said he is ‘troubled’ by allegations that River Rock Casino may have been shredding cash transaction reports. Continue reading
Trudeau asks Blair to fight money laundering in B.C. in bid to stop organized crime
Minister Bill Blair has been directed to tackle money laundering in B.C. connected to Canada’s fentanyl crisis Continue reading
B.C.’s gaming regulator investigating ‘deeply concerning allegations’ of sex assault, harassment at River Rock Casino
B.C.’s gambling regulator is investigating the handling of alleged incidents at a B.C. casino’s VIP gaming rooms, including a possible sexual assault, Global News has learned. Continue reading
‘A rolling ball’: BC Liberal leader defends party’s money-laundering record
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“My understanding, John, is it was a rolling ball. There were a number of efforts to crack down on this,” said Andrew Wilkinson. Continue reading
No quick fix: B.C.’s Attorney General says money laundering problem will take years to solve
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“I feel like we pull on a string here and it’s connected in so many other places you end up following it out to a whole sweater,” said David Eby. Continue reading