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Novum Bank Of Dutch Billionaire Marcel Boekhoorn Fined By Maltese AML Regulator!

The Maltese-registered Novum Bank was fined €89,156 by the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) in August 2022, following an onsite compliance review that was carried out in 2019. It is unknown why FIAU waited more than three years to dish out the fine. The Malta-based bank owned by the Dutch billionaire Marcel Boekhoorn has been fined by FIAU for shortcomings in its efforts to detect potential money laundering. Novum Bank was ordered to tighten up its checks on clients.

Malta’s MGA CEO Carl Brincat Ignorantly Calls Habanero Due Diligence A “Shitshow”!

The Malta Gaming Authority issued a gaming company's license knowing its ultimate beneficial owner was facing prosecution in Italy for financial crimes. According to documents received by Fintelegram, MGA was aware of criminal investigations against Marcel Boekhoorn and his Habanero Systems Limited during the licensing procedure. In 2019, the Durch billionaire Boekhoorn was accused by prosecutors in Reggio Calabria, Italy, of using "money, goods or assets of illicit origin."

Embarrassing: And Malta Gaming Authority official is investigated for basketball match-fixing

How much disgrace and national damage can regulators produce? In Malta, a lot! A Malta league basketball match is the subject of a major police investigation in Malta. The smallest EU country is well-known as a hub for gaming companies. One of the match players, Anton Axiaq, happens to be a Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) official. He works within the IT section. Maltese media reported that a criminal police investigation is underway.