Overview
- FinCEN proposed a Section 311 special measure to cut 10 Mexico-based casinos off from U.S. correspondent banking, citing primary money‑laundering concern.
- OFAC sanctioned 27 people and entities linked to the Hysa Organized Crime Group, blocking U.S. assets and tying the network to laundering for the Sinaloa Cartel.
- Mexico’s SHCP, UIF and security cabinet suspended operations at 13 physical and online casinos, froze bank accounts and websites, and filed complaints with the FGR and Procuraduría Fiscal.
- Authorities described a six‑step scheme using stolen identities, prepaid cards or codes, simulated bets and fictitious winnings to move funds to jurisdictions such as Romania, Switzerland, Malta, the UAE, Panama and the U.S., then reintroduce them as legal income.
- Officials announced tighter oversight for digital gambling, including AI‑based detection tools and regulatory updates, as cross‑border coordination with U.S. agencies intensifies.