May 28, 2026 – 12.29pmFormer Star Entertainment chief executive Matt Bekier argues he should pay a penalty that is less than 20 per cent of what the corporate regulator is seeking, after a court found he broke the law by failing to confront money-laundering risks at the casino operator.Bekier is fighting the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s attempt to fine him $1.3 million and ban him from managing companies for eight years.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles