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."