Broadcast Executive Summary
It turned a blind eye to known criminals funnelling hundreds of millions of dollars through its casinos, and on Wednesday, The Star Entertainment Group was hit with a $260 million fine in the federal court for repeated breaches of anti-money laundering laws. It was those crimes that led to the suspension of its casino licences in NSW and Queensland. Financial intelligence agency AUSTRAC sought a $400 million fine, but Australia's largest casino operator argued any penalty over $100 million would send it broke. However, the judge said its profitability meant it could cover the penalty. ABC's chief business correspondent Ian Verrender has been | Region: Sydney, Australia)
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