Special Measure Regarding Transactions Involving Ten Mexican Gambling Establishments as a Class of Transactions of Primary Money Laundering Concern

Key Points

• 1The Treasury Department is targeting ten Mexican gambling establishments as high-risk for money laundering activities
• 2Banks and money services businesses must implement extra monitoring and reporting procedures for transactions connected to these casinos
• 3Financial institutions could face penalties if they fail to detect and report suspicious transactions involving these gambling establishments
• 4The public has until December 18, 2025 to submit comments on whether this rule is necessary and effective
• 5This is part of broader efforts to combat international crime and drug trafficking that often use gambling venues to hide illegal money

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