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AUSTRAC helps bust money laundering syndicate
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AUSTRAC supported an investigation into a money laundering syndicate operating between Australia, New Zealand and China. The syndicate tried to launder more than A$600,000 through casino…
Casinos, remitters and airline crew help launder cash
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AUSTRAC helped investigate an offender linked to an international scheme to launder A$2.4 million from the proceeds of crime. The scheme involved casino losses, overseas fund transfers by…
A black market website, digital currency and drugs
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AUSTRAC helped investigate and convict someone who used a digital currency (cryptocurrency) to buy, import and sell illicit drugs through a black market website.
Australian–Indonesian investigation shuts down people smuggling operation
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A joint investigation between Australian and Indonesian authorities identified two Australians – a father and son – who were suspected of people smuggling. AUSTRAC’s analysis of data from…
Australia-based Albanian drug syndicate dismantled
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AUSTRAC analysis was used in an investigation into a drug and money laundering syndicate suspected of importing narcotics into Australia. AUSTRAC intelligence helped law enforcement…
AUSTRAC helps crack drug importation ring
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A law enforcement investigation found that a number of individuals and organised crime syndicates were importing drugs into Australia by post. Financial intelligence from AUSTRAC revealed…