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Australia: Casino group CEO steps down amid money laundering scandal The head of Australia's Crown Resorts casino group has announced his resignation, following a scathing report into the company's operations. The company has been accused of facilitating money laundering and mafia ties. Amid the fallout from a money laundering scandal, the CEO of Australia's Crown Resorts, Ken Barton, announced his resignation on Monday. Crown Resorts has been accused of facilitating illegal activities at its casinos in the cities of Melbourne and Perth. Crown Resorts, Australia's biggest gaming and enterta...

SYDNEY: Crown Resorts Chief Executive Officer Ken Barton resigned on Monday after an inquiry into money laundering allegations found he was not fit for the job, putting its gambling licence in jeopardy.

The WA Government's chief casino officer Michael Connolly took Crown employees fishing and was friends with them ""for an extended period"", prompting concerns about a potential or perceived conflict or interest.

The CEO of Crown Resorts has stood down from the job after bowing to pressure following the release of a scathing report.

Following the publication of a money laundering inquiry, Australian casino group Crown Resorts announced that its CEO would resign