The FATF is alerting countries about criminal abuse in gaming and gambling sectors. Criminals use gambling platforms for money laundering and smurfing transactions. Technological innovation creates complex ecosystems for regulators and law enforcement. Illegal gambling markets rival legal ones, offering anonymity to criminals. New risk indicators help identify suspicious activity and disrupt criminal abuse.

FATF's new report covering 80+ jurisdictions warns that online gambling platforms and virtual assets are increasingly exploited for money

Watchdog also shares new risk indicators to help countries combat money laundering and terror financing.