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The AFP turns its focus to crushing the 'lifeblood' of organised crime in Australia — money laundering

Money mules, cash houses and even real estate purchases are being used to clean billions of dollars worth of ill-gotten gains in Australia each year. A new multi-agency taskforce has been set up to crush syndicates.

ABC News · Mar 16, 2023

Taskforce to drain lifeblood from rife money launderers

Money laundering is widespread across Australia's financial and property markets, law enforcement agencies say.

The New Daily · Mar 16, 2023

Money laundering rife in financial, property markets

Money laundering doesn't just happen in the movies and is widespread across Australia's financial and property markets, law enforcement agencies say.

AAP · Mar 16, 2023

Taxpayer-owned Perth Mint sells gold to a notorious former bikie without asking questions

A Four Corners investigation uncovers major holes in the money laundering defences of Australia's biggest mint — failings that could cost taxpayers billions of dollars.

ABC News · Mar 5, 2023

No questions asked: money laundering thrives in Australia because of professionals willing to facilitate it

Lawyers, accountants and real estate agents can face little scrutiny and there is as yet no action from government to increase regulation

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2023

Regulator's Crown case 'slower than carving up Europe'

AUSTRAC's money laundering lawsuit against Crown has been criticised as taking longer than the divvying up of Europe after Napoleon Bonaparte's downfall.

AAP · Feb 13, 2023

State government ready to make any changes recommended by review into Adelaide Casino

Operations at the Adelaide Casino could be shaken up by an independent review due this week with the state government warning it will make any necessary changes.

ABC News · Jan 31, 2023

Australians urged to be vigilant against continued cyber attacks from Iran's regime

Iran's Revolutionary Guard-affiliated actors have launched targeted cyber attacks on Australian organisations, aiming to use the data obtained for extortion, a report tabled in parliament shows.

ABC News · Jan 24, 2023

Suspicious pokie reports spike: regulator

Reports of suspected money laundering through poker machines soared during the past year, the government's financial regulator says.

AAP · Jan 10, 2023

Star Qld hit with record $100m fine

The Queensland government has fined Star Entertainment a record $100 million and appointed a special manager to rehabilitate the casino operator.

AAP · Dec 9, 2022