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Leaked documents have exposed the hidden owners of secretive gambling sites operating from Curaçao, some of whom have amassed huge fortunes. The files also reveal that the Caribbean island’s gaming regulator overlooked red flags and granted licenses even when questions about ownership were not answered. Financial experts warn that such secrecy can enable money laundering and organised crime.
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