The Trump administration and Mexico targeted gambling establishments with alleged financial links to Latin American drug cartels on Thursday, with the US sanctioning several individuals and 10 casinos.
The individuals and the casinos are involved in cartel-related money laundering and other criminal activity throughout Mexico and Europe, the US Treasury Department said in a statement.
“The United States and Mexico are working together to combat money laundering in Mexico’s gambling sector,” said John Hurley, the Treasury official leading the office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence. “Our message to those supporting the cartels is clear: You will be held accountable. ...
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