Authorities in Beijing have warned about a surge in casino-related crimes in the wake of the arrest in Macau of Suncity chairman Alvin Chau Cheok-wa. It was also pointed out that criminals have tried to disguise online card games and some apps as entertainment to hide illegal gambling and to draw people into rackets. Such crimes also accelerated capital outflows, the procuratorate said, and illegal gambling often involves money laundering, fraud and blackmail. Macau's secretary for security, Wong Sio-chak, told the Legislative Assembly yesterday that measures to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism are set to begin. Wong also said police will stay fully tuned to gaming-related crimes, which will include surprise inspections being conducted at gambling venues.

Source: The Standard November 30, 2021 07:08 UTC