Top executives leave roles at casino company at centre of B.C. money laundering inquiry
The casino company at the centre of B.C. money laundering inquiry has made a big corporate shuffle. Continue reading
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B.C. government applauded for launching inquiry into money laundering
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West and others who long called for an inquiry say the province did the right thing. Continue reading
B.C. government calls public inquiry into money laundering
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government has called a public inquiry into money laundering in the province’s economy. Continue reading
‘Pissed off’: How Port Coquitlam’s mayor feels with no money laundering inquiry amid new allegations
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West said the latest allegations are further proof the issue needs to move away from politicians and out into the open. Continue reading
B.C. casino’s $18K severance agreement prevented public criticism about gangs, former employee claims
Documents indicate casino company involvement in the election campaign of former Coquitlam mayor Jon Kingsbury, who reversed his anti-gambling position. Continue reading
Whistleblower warned B.C. casino in 2000 of alleged ‘co-operation with organized crime’
A casino employee concerned about workplace safety informed the company’s founder that she felt staff had to “accept doing business … with organized crime.” Continue reading
Former B.C. casino supervisor blows whistle on when Macau-style money laundering may have exploded
She didn’t know exactly what she was seeing, but one woman’s documents appear to provide a view from the casino floor as frightened staff witnessed the arrival of casino gangs. Continue reading
B.C. real estate industry recommends amending federal money laundering laws to improve enforcement
The recommendations are part of efforts to halt the flow of criminal money in B.C.’s real estate industry. Continue reading
B.C. Liberal minister intervened to raise betting limits, ignoring money laundering warnings about Chinese VIPs
A Global News investigation shows that despite money laundering concerns from B.C.’s gambling regulator, officials in the province’s finance ministry intervened to raise high-roller betting limits Continue reading
As RCMP investigated casino money laundering, police distrust of B.C. government grew
Documents show senior police were concerned about leaks in B.C.’s government when E-Pirate casino raids were compromised. Continue reading