Big Circle Boys

• Lotto Corp. let VIPs ‘bend’ anti-money laundering rules to protect casino revenue, B.C. inquiry told

  The Lottery Corp. preferred to let casino management approach the VIPs diplomatically and educate them about appropriate methods of transaction, Tottenham said.

  Crime

  Nov 4, 2020
  
• RCMP detachment head warned ‘the monster is growing’ when B.C. casino opened in 2004, inquiry hears

  A B.C. inquiry heard about the threat posed by organized crime surrounding a Richmond casino — and whether that threat was taken seriously when it opened in 2004.

  Crime

  Oct 27, 2020
  
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• Lotto Corp. staff were told not to intervene in suspicious casino transactions, B.C. inquiry hears

  Steve Beeksma, an anti-money laundering employee and former surveillance staffer, said he believes River Rock Casino managers complained about "aggressive" questioning of high rollers. 

  Crime

  Oct 26, 2020
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• Suspects in alleged Markham illegal casino mansion linked to B.C. casino suspects

  Alleged criminal activities in Richmond, B.C., and Markham, Ontario have come into focus in recent weeks.

  Investigations

  Oct 26, 2020
• B.C. money laundering inquiry to begin amid hopes for answers, accountability

  The Cullen Commission inquiry comes after three reports that revealed B.C.'s gambling, real estate and luxury car industries were hotbeds for dirty money.

  Canada

  Feb 23, 2020
• RCMP whistleblower fails in bid for ‘standing’ in B.C. money laundering Inquiry

  Cullen Commission turns down Fred Pinnock's formal standing request

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2019
• Liberal whose B.C. law firm was tied to alleged Chinese gangster loses re-election bid

  A Global News investigation previously tied former Liberal MP Joe Peschisolido to a legal, though highly controversial, financial transaction facilitated by his B.C. law firm.

  Politics

  Oct 22, 2019
• Whistleblower and former RCMP commander seeks standing at B.C. money laundering inquiry

  While others sent legal counsel on their behalf, Fred Pinnock was determined to stand before the Cullen Commission for the very first time.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2019
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• Former RCMP illegal gaming unit leader to make case at B.C. money laundering Inquiry

  Cullen Commission will hear from casino whistle-blowers and executives

  Canada

  Oct 17, 2019
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• Trudeau urged to review status of Liberal MP after law firm tied to alleged ‘drug boss’

  NDP ethics critic Charlie Angus and fellow Vancouver-area MPs called for an investigation into the matter in a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

  Investigations

  Jun 13, 2019