Rich Coleman sticking with provincial politics, won’t run to be Surrey mayor
Political heavyweight Rich Coleman has decided to abandon a potential bid to be the next mayor of Surrey. Continue reading
Money laundering
B.C.’s former illegal gaming enforcement commander makes startling claim about what he could not investigate
By John Hua Reporter
“That security manager then escorted the loan shark to an area within that casino that everyone knew was not covered by cameras.” Continue reading
Former head of B.C.’s illegal gambling enforcement team blames RCMP, B.C. Liberals for inaction against money laundering
The former head of B.C.’s Integrated Illegal Gambling Enforcement Team (IIGET) says the B.C. Liberals didn’t crack down on money laundering in casinos because they didn’t want to disrupt the flow of money. Continue reading
Watchdog ‘astounded’ at Rich Coleman’s casino donation comments
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
“The two main casino companies that were named in the German report donated in excess of $347,000 in the period of time from 2015 to 2017.” Continue reading
Rich Coleman says BC Liberals did ‘everything we could’ to crack down on casino money laundering
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Former BC Liberal Solicitor General Rich Coleman says he “tried my best” in dealing with money laundering at casinos while in government. Continue reading
Horgan won’t rule out naming names and placing blame in money laundering probe
“I haven’t ruled that out,” Horgan told reporters on Wednesday. Continue reading
‘A rolling ball’: BC Liberal leader defends party’s money-laundering record
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
“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
Dirty money isn’t driving hot housing market, says BC Real Estate Association
The real estate association says even if dirty money is entering the market, it’s not enough to be driving up prices. Continue reading
Money laundering report recommends new police unit to oversee casinos
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
An independent report into wide-spread money laundering in Metro Vancouver casinos is calling on the establishment of a police unit to be created solely to investigate the legal-gaming industry. Continue reading
Red Deer woman charged with stealing $1M from ATB Financial in Sylvan Lake
RCMP said the Red Deer woman was working at an ATB Financial branch when she forged a customer’s signature and obtained a loan in the customer’s name. Continue reading
