Star Entertainment’s former chief executive says he was praised by regulators and told not to worry about a major client who had considerable ties to criminal organisations in a broad defence of conduct that ultimately led to intense scrutiny and financial pressure on the casino operator.
Matt Bekier was appointed chief executive of Star, then known as Echo Entertainment, in 2014 and quit eight years later after an inquiry heard the company had repeatedly and deliberately flouted rules aimed at preventing money laundering through the casino’s high-roller rooms.
Loading...
Zoe Samios covers wagering and the business of sport from the AFR's Sydney newsroom. She was previously the media and telecommunications reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and covered media at The Australian. Connect with Zoe on Twitter. Email Zoe at zoe.samios@afr.com
