The Crown Perth Casino faces allegations of offering unlawful credit to patrons, potentially connected to illicit financial activities. A high-level inquiry examining the casino received evidence suggesting that Crown Perth granted credit to both foreign and domestic players, a breach of Western Australia’s gaming regulations. Chief Executive Lonnie Bossi acknowledged authorizing these credit facilities.
Furthering the dispute, Crown Perth had intended to implement a mechanism enabling Chinese players to move funds using Chinese credit cards. This action, although initially sanctioned by authorities, was subsequently abandoned following the apprehension of Crown personnel in China in 2016.
Strengthening the link between Crown Perth and possible financial impropriety, Bossi was an authorized user on a financial account flagged for questionable transactions totaling substantial sums, potentially tied to money laundering. Two prominent financial institutions, ANZ and Commonwealth Bank, terminated their accounts connected to these dealings in 2014 and 2019, respectively, citing apprehensions regarding potential money laundering. Although Bossi asserts limited awareness of the details, the occurrence raises significant concerns regarding oversight and potential participation in illicit operations.
